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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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created the Center for Advanced Professional Studies, a facility that resembles a modern professional setting more than a school building. Students are expected to participate in mentoring and internships. Classrooms resemble manufacturing labs and makerspaces and students spend some of their week on-site at local internships.

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With a Virtual Reality Assist, Video Games Get K–12 Students Moving

EdTech Magazine

Video Games as Physical Education. Virtual reality technology , which turns users into active participants, is dramatically changing the way kids play video games. Jim Romano, Valley Day’s Health and Physical Education instructor, said the immersive VR setup transforms PE class into a “life-size video game” for the students. .

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers. Early results from previous studies showed some students were able to improve their science test scores, Schneider says. Chemistry and physics teachers within these schools will deliver the curriculum.

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Amazon Inspire Goes Live (But Without Controversial Share Feature)

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Some educators who participated in the invitation-only beta wondered how useful the site would be, saying that it is difficult to find high-quality material in the large collection. Amazon Inspire remains in beta (but now in a form that educators can browse). The long silence from Amazon about the Inspire project.

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How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out.

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Physical Education, Physical Toll Despite classes being moved online, school officials still reiterated the importance of having students do one hour of exercise every day, a decree issued by the central government in 2016. Participation from parents is a major factor in the effectiveness of teaching,” she notes.

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

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Cumberland County had 85 percent to 90 percent teacher participation in using S.P.I.R.E. Students who used Exact Path showed a statistically significant impact on math achievement across all grade levels studied. “We have used both in-person and virtual professional development for S.P.I.R.E. reading intervention program.

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