ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

which includes Raleigh, received an unexpected break. There were superintendents writing things about the students needing a break,” he says. Just getting a day off a week, or one day off a month, can be helpful for everyone,” he says of school-wide breaks. That same day, schools in Cumberland County, N.C.,

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Creativity Challenges Provide the Perfect Brain Breaks During Test Prep and Testing Season! This is where creativity challenges come into play, serving as the perfect brain breaks during test prep and testing seasons for elementary students. They are essential for maintaining optimal performance and mental health.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Teachers, are you ready for winter break? Your students are, too, so bring some excitement to your classrooms as winter break approaches using your interactive displays. They are excellent tools that can turn any lesson into an engaging adventure.

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ED Surge

JULY 10, 2023

Just because this school year has ended doesn’t mean the crisis facing our nation’s youth is over. In fact, the data suggests the exact opposite. During the 2022-23 school year, suicide skyrocketed to the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 in the United States. Research shows some youth are more affected than others.

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ED Surge

JUNE 24, 2022

Most of my students reported that they wanted a break from their screens. After a break from being forced into using technology, my hope is that their love for the use of technology will return. I asked my students to write a few lines about why they chose their project option. The responses revealed a few common themes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of September (this year, September 6th). It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations’ strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Getting through the college application process requires perseverance. During a pandemic, tackling that mound of paperwork takes extra fortitude.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As instructors and students press pause for winter break, journalists at EdSurge are likewise taking some time away from writing and editing during the last week of 2023. As we catch our collective breath, we’re pleased to offer you a few reflections about the stories we’ve enjoyed over the past year.

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Box Light

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For many students, winter break is a welcome relief from assignments, essays, tests, and all that goes with going to school. But for those who now have these young ones at home and want to keep them busy (besides time on their devices or creating their “watch list” on the family streaming channel), try a few of the activities below.

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The Tech Savvy Science Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2023

Well, it looks like break is over and we are back at school. It’s also a new calendar year, but if you are like me the year really starts when school starts. I’m not big on resolutions, but I do want to focus on sharing science resources with you more. I’m a science and technology teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2018

The long weeks of summer break are wonderful for family time and vacations, but not so wonderful at keeping students on a positive learning curve. The Summer Slide is a very real issue, especially in mathematics instruction where students lose about one month of learning during the break and in some cases, 2.6 months of learning.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2023

Literacy is the foundation of overall educational success. Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Beyond the classroom, literacy is an essential daily life skill.

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Box Light

AUGUST 2, 2023

In this competitive field, it's vital to break through the barriers and show that girls can excel in STEM careers. As a woman in the world of Graphic Design, UI/UX, Web Design, and STEAM, I want to share my story and inspire other girls and young women to pursue their passions fearlessly.

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STEM Discovery Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Winter break. Idea 1: Scavenger Hunts to Break the Ice. Break students up into groups of four. When the trip is complete, break students into small groups and ask them to summarize the field trip and include a list of questions for future discussions. Augmented reality sandboxes are especially fun for breaking the ice.

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Middle Web

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The post War Breaks Out. Expert Frank Baker considers where kids get their news these days and shares resources to help them follow current events in an era of sensationalism and disinformation. How Will Students Get News? first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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MAY 28, 2022

Learn how to calculate a break-even point for a business model

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Thimble

MAY 9, 2023

Read More The post Breaking Barriers: Empowering 5 Million in STEM appeared first on Thimble.io School districts nationwide are incorporating social responsibility into their character, citizenship, and civics education programming. Online STEM Classes.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Low morale of professors and college leaders is turning out to be one of the biggest issues in higher ed this year. Just look at the “most read” list here at EdSurge over the past few months, and you’ll notice that the top headlines involve demoralization and burnout.

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Starfish Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

About Prison Break The Mental Math STEM Games for Struggling Students series helps kids sharpen their math skills and strengthen their critical reasoning skills in a fun environment. Prison Break. The post Mental Math STEM Games- Prison Break appeared first on Starfish Education.

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Top 10 Sciencekits

JUNE 13, 2021

The thought that girls aren't cut out for STEM education is just one of the many STEM myths that we as a society need to break. Continue reading to learn about more STEM myths so you can work to break them and set your children up for success! Why is it so important to break these myths as early as possible for your kids?

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STEM Discovery Education

MAY 10, 2022

Thank goodness for summer break. Summer feels like a break even when nothing seems normal. Consider adding a game, a dance break, or even a content-related joke challenge to your schedule. The post Does Summer Break Have to End? A Little Less Pressure. Most teachers know learning can be fun.

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Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

OCTOBER 25, 2021

150 OTT: It's Time for a Break It's time for a small break. Links Mentioned in the Show: Standards-Based Assessment Free Makerspace Masterclass It's time for a small break. One Tired Teacher is taking a snooze. I will be back in January 2022. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

As part of our how to break into tech series, we want to share our best tips for how to make your cover letter and resume stand out to hiring managers. This post will be in a series of posts about how to transition into tech and help shed light on common best practices in the tech industry.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 18, 2024

Some teachers may use it as a natural brain break in their classrooms and brief pause to academic instruction. The idea of a play-based curriculum may sound counterintuitive. Play” suggests giving children free rein to explore and discover based on their own interests and curiosities.

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Career in STEM

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Put your winter break to good use! Talk about putting your winter break to good use! Put your winter break to good use by exploring tons of STEM careers – use the Career In STEM Explorer today! The post 3 STEM Activities to Try During Your Winter Break appeared first on Career In STEM®. Click her e to get started!

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ED Surge

AUGUST 17, 2023

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

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MAY 1, 2023

How did you break into Edtech?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2024

Stick to a Routine: Establish a consistent daily routine that includes regular working hours, breaks, and time for relaxation. Manage Your Time Effectively: Break down your tasks into manageable chunks and prioritize them based on deadlines and importance. This helps create structure and separates work life from personal life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 22, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about news sources for kids ( click here for updates to this list ): Allsides (news stories compared across multiple political perspectives) Breaking News –from Class Tools, create your own screen BBC News (app) C News for kids Kids News – Current Events Listenwise Newsela –news for kids, reformatted at (..)

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The Trendy Science Teacher

JUNE 13, 2023

As summer break commences, it’s the perfect time for teachers to unwind, recharge, and curl up with a good book. Happy reading and have a fantastic summer break! The post 6 Must-Read Books for Middle and High School Teachers During Summer Break appeared first on The Trendy Science Teacher.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 15, 2024

In your older students, it can break down complex challenges into more manageable steps and empower them to think like engineers, even innovators. As with any other framework applied to education, it’s less important to follow its steps to the letter and more important to adapt the process to your students’ needs.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 3, 2020

Looking to engage students during Spring break but don't want the usual reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic? Spring Break is the perfect time to help students find their genius. Consider " Genius Matters: A Framework for Epic Transformation. Snipet One of the lessons is: My Passion Profile (page 48).

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Applicants can request up to £600 in total towards running CREST Awards – this breaks down into two categories: Grant applications close on the 30th of October, so don’t miss out and get involved. These grants help teachers in schools in challenging circumstances run CREST Awards with their students. How much can I apply for?

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Smore Science

JANUARY 12, 2023

The post NASA’s InSight Lander Detects Record-Breaking Marsquake Caused by Fresh Meteoroid Impact, Revealing Subsurface Ice appeared first on Smore Science Magazine. The images were recorded by the HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Experiment) camera on the MRO.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 2, 2020

Some districts are requiring teachers to give students work over their Spring Break. But it doesn't have to be. Rather than carrying on with traditional schooling, take this time to find out each child's strengths using Thrively. What is Thrively ?

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Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

107: 4 Important Things Every Teacher Needs To Do Before Winter Break Today we talk all about the 4 necessary things to do before you leave for winter break. Today we talk all about the 4 necessary things to do before you leave for winter break. I hope you will join me. Show notes at TrinaDeboreeTeachingandLearning.com.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Here are eleven fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else ( click here for updates on this list): Drag-and-drop games Google Drawings Magnetic Poetry from Ctrl Alt Achieve Games and puzzles ‘I love you’ in languages Afrikaans to Zulu Match Puppy jigsaw (..)

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