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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Department of Education and will last five years. Think Like a Scientist The lessons focus on chemistry and physics, two “gatekeeper” subjects that are typically seen as more difficult, Schneider says. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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The Future of Work Is Flexible. Will Higher Ed Stay Stuck in the Past?

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The project sought to “reimagine” how and where employees work after the pandemic, with a focus on “understanding the long-term potential for remote and hybrid work, flexible schedules, and other types of work arrangements”—arrangements it collectively calls “flexible work.” We are in a transformational moment in higher education.

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The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged

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However, keeping students interested and involved in their education can be a big challenge. Flexible learning paths and self-paced modules are key components of personalized learning. This flexibility allows students to learn at their own pace which helps those who may need more time to grasp certain concepts.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations. Let’s explore this, considering some innovative strategies and how they are transforming education as we understand it.

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

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Ages 18-24 months: One hour of high-quality, interactive screen time per day, such as educational programming or video chatting. Ages 6-12: Two hours of screen time per day, with a focus on educational and prosocial content. Ages 13-18: Three hours of screen time per day, with a focus on educational and prosocial content.

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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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Now, having gone to the trouble to design course resources that can be accessed remotely and feeling accustomed to turning on a webcam in the classroom, he has continued to embrace a teaching practice that is known as “HyFlex,” a portmanteau of hybrid and flexible. Students discovered the flexibility,” he says, “and now they're demanding it.”

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

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Tune in to discover why esports might just be the missing piece in your educational toolkit and how you can start a program at your school. With the ISTE Seal of Alignment, this program is approved by many districts as a flexible, personalized way for teachers to learn and grow. E-sports competitors have to be physically fit.

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