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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

ED Surge

Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought. Identify and achieve your DEI goals.

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Students’ Physical and Mental Health Declined During the Pandemic. Could a New Telehealth Initiative Help?

ED Surge

Faced with these daunting realities, it’s understandable that school and district leaders might put deep investment in students’ physical and mental health on the back burner. Children’s Health Is Crucial to Closing the Achievement Gap Student wellbeing—including physical and mental health—is deeply intertwined with learning outcomes.

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Computational Thinking and Physics

Scientix

Description of the activity: Teaching physics not only requires logical thinking but also provides opportunities for its development. Logical thinking plays a crucial role in coding and programming, making physics lessons essential for fostering computational thinking.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. They also set up a randomized controlled trial, which is designed to measure whether the intervention worked and changed science learning and achievement, Schneider says.

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Wherefore Art Thou, Physics Teacher?

National Science Foundation

Although it is perhaps a bit peculiar to apply Shakespeare to physics teaching career contemplations, the notoriously misinterpreted question of “ Wherefore art thou ?” We believe it is vital to scrutinize the “wherefores” of successful physics teachers, in both the classic meaning ( why teach physics?) 2021; Shah-Amoah 2020).

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

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Literacy Read Rosemary Well’s acclaimed book, Emily’s First 100 Days of School about the daily achievements of grade schoolers for their first 100 days. PE Physical activities during winter often become calisthenics or personal fitness, exercises that can be done indoors or in the gym.

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How Much Screen Time is Okay for Kids on the Evenings and Weekends?

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In today’s fast-paced world, modern-day kids have unprecedented access to electronic devices that can serve as valuable tools in their learning journey. The challenge is achieving this balance during evenings and weekends when routines may differ.