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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

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

ED Surge

Through my work as director of MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab , I’ve asked the question to teachers, school leaders, coaches, researchers and experts of all stripes (think: learning science, instruction, teacher education, culturally responsive teaching and so on), and it typically elicits more pauses and wonderings than answers.

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Educators: We Must Be Champions for Our Trans Students

ED Surge

This comment, and the reluctance of some of my colleagues was surprising to me because our principal had gone to great lengths over many years to create inclusive policies and support for LGBTQIA+ students and staff, and our district designated “championing equity” a primary job responsibility of all employees. But I want them to live.

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Mapping the Future: STEM Education and Training Strategy

STEM Education Shopping

Research has consistently shown that STEM occupations offer higher salaries and greater job security compared to non-STEM fields. Current Challenges in STEM Training One of the current challenges in training for science, technology, engineering, and math is the lack of accessible resources. ( According to a report by the U.S.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights. The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. How can engineering address human rights issues?

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Indigenous Voices in STEM

STEM Minds

Caron’s primary areas of interest as a physician, researcher, and health advocate include access to equal health status, health care services and the research that leads to these for marginalized populations – including Aboriginal, northern, and rural communities. Available: [link] [Accessed 19 June 2021]. [2].

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Why You Shouldn't Limit Screen Time

The Innovative Educator

At worst they lack research. 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. Here's why.

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