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Showfloor News: PBLWorks creates PBLWorks TEACH to help scale project based learning

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The Buck Institute for Education (dba PBLWorks ), a national provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is launching PBLWorks TEACH , a web-based application with ready-to-use, standards-aligned, Gold-Standard PBL projects for middle school math, science, English Language Arts, and social studies.

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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

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Despite using digital tools daily, many students still struggle to turn that exposure into marketable, employable skills. The challenge: Digital skills gap in education Industries are evolving quickly, and they need workers with strong STEAM skills. That’s where game-based learning comes in.

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Understanding and mitigating academic regression from summer learning loss

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Research indicates that students typically lose between one to two months of reading and mathematics skills during summer vacation. Studies show that by the time students reach middle school, summer learning loss can accumulate to create an achievement gap of up to two years between socioeconomic groups.

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8 under-the-radar digital learning resources

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There are numerous lesser-known digital platforms that offer unique, high-quality learning experiences tailored to students’ and teachers’ needs. Here are ten standout resources that can enhance instruction, boost engagement, and support deeper learning. It’s especially helpful for English learners and auditory learners.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

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This year, I judged the middle school career research event, which allows students to explore careers of interest by completing a career interest survey, researching a field, and presenting key details such as education requirements, job outlook, salary, and what a typical workday looks like. Success is not limited to one path.

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SkillsUSA competitions give students hands-on experience with career skills

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For 60 years, SkillsUSA has provided these types of hands-on learning opportunities for students in the form of regional, state, and national competitions–and participants in these contests have gained valuable career experience.

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How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change

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As we endeavor to understand their journey of learning, one piece of data does not tell us the whole story. Before Bullitt County Public Schools implemented a comprehensive data system, we often found ourselves looking at multiple different data sources for each individual child. They’re with us for the long haul. We look at it.