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Flexible Seating Creates Vibrant Learning Spaces

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As she works on a grant proposal to fund an update of her classroom furniture, Kathleen Palmieri shares what she’s learned from researching how students benefit from flexible learning environments, including boosts in creativity, engagement, collaboration, focus and achievement.

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What Would It Take to Attract Gen Z to Teaching?

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In partnership with researchers at Vanderbilt University, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a nonprofit that works to improve public education across 16 states in the Southeast, has been examining the next generation’s interest in the teaching profession and has published their findings in a report released in April.

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Talented Students Are Kept From Early Algebra. Should States Force Schools to Enroll Them?

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When he later won an achievement award in math, Lynem determined that the decision had been a good one. Proponents believe that the framework provides greater flexibility in math paths , while also stressing an inquiry-based approach that will encourage more students to go further in math. For some researchers, California misstepped.

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Balancing Academics and Social Life in College

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Let’s dive in and explore some strategies to achieve this equilibrium. Excelling in your studies opens doors to future opportunities, whether it’s graduate school, competitive job markets, or research opportunities. Embracing Flexibility While structure is important, so is flexibility.

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Can Third Graders Learn Data Science? These Researchers Say Yes

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Bowen, a principal research associate at the Urban Institute, wanted to fill the dearth of accessible teaching resources with sessions on coding, cartography, and—of course—Bowen’s pet-prolific workshop on data collection and visualization. “We We wanted to make sure it is as flexible as possible for instructors.

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5 Skills Graduates Need to Be Successful

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Adaptability and Flexibility The world is constantly changing, and one of the most critical skills graduates can have is adaptability : being able to anticipate change, adjust accordingly, and keep up with new technologies or processes as needed. Excellent communication will help you showcase your skills and abilities to potential employers.

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Top 7 AI Academic Writing Tools for Researchers

Career in STEM

While researchers have used these tools for academic writing, they often lack the subject-specific expertise needed for high-quality research papers. We’ve evaluated a wide range of options and present the top 7 AI research paper writing tools that will elevate your academic writing experience.