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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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Tony Lam, head of mathematics at Marymount Primary School in Hong Kong, recognized the mindset change required to create a student-centered coding experience. Lam: Marymount, an all-girls school, was one of the first primary schools in Hong Kong to implement the CoolThink curriculum.

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Kids’ Mental Health is in Crisis. Schools Can Get Them Help Through a $1 Billion Fund.

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Department of Education is ready to give schools $280 million through two grant programs to help young people access mental health care. In an effort to catch childhood anxiety disorders that might otherwise go undetected, medical experts now recommend that primary care doctors screen patients as young as 8 years old. The Annie E.

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To Serve All of Our Students, 'We Have to Do Something Different'

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Our primary guide for observing these learning environments was a book by Vanderbilt University Professor Rich Milner called Start Where You Are, But Don’t Stay There , which offers a framework of opportunity-centered teaching. They don’t have access to exceptional resources or possess out-of-reach skills.

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Insights and Best Practices for Transforming Education Through One-to-One Device Programs

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These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world. I went back to share with the community what the rollout would look like. The purpose of the devices was what I preached.

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How Data Drives Strategies for Improved Student Outcomes

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Previously, as a teacher, the primary focus was on delivering content. Qualitative data remains equally impactful in this regard. Otus has allowed us to merge that data so that a teacher can go to the report section of a student profile and access all of that information in one place. Next year, we plan to use Otus with parents.

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Mapping the Future: STEM Education and Training Strategy

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By providing quality STEM education opportunities at all levels – from primary schools through higher education institutions – policymakers can ensure a steady supply of skilled professionals who can contribute to economic development.

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Why You Shouldn't Limit Screen Time

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As innovative educators know, not all screen time is created equal and one-size-does not fit all when it comes to learning and development. Our primary role as parents and educators is to help develop independent learners and thinkers. At worst they lack research. Here's why. Young people are already armed with much of this knowledge.

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