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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

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Students learn problem solving, communication and how to bounce back from failure. And these days computing skills can be a potential career-booster for students as demand for a tech-savvy workforce increases, the report argues. Jhone Ebert, Nevada’s state superintendent of public instruction, says computer science is about more than coding.

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Creative Approaches for Developing Essay Writing Skills

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Embracing Multimodal Approaches In the digital age, the landscape of communication has undergone a profound transformation, paving the way for multimodal approaches that blend text with various forms of media, such as images, videos, and interactive elements.

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Why Educators Should Lean in to AI to Better Support Students

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Support for People Learning English as a Second Language AI offers people who are learning English new and improved avenues for more effective communication. Such tools set the foundation for meeting the needs of a 21st century economy, where global communication skills are essential for students and teachers alike.

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Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges

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This includes fostering open communication channels with teachers and school staff, advocating for additional support resources such as online tutoring services, and instilling a growth mindset that emphasizes resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.

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Is a Metaverse for Education the Next Logical Innovation in Teaching and Learning?

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How else might this product bridge diversity, equality/equity and inclusion gaps in education? The ability to let a student come in and do whatever they want, regardless of their background, and be able to communicate in a meaningful way, we felt like that was very, very important because education's for everyone who wants to learn.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

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The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. Despite having dyslexia, he knew that he had ideas he wanted to communicate. The simple structure helped me become a better writer and prepared me for college writing.”

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How We Can Honor Indigenous Values in Our Teaching Without Appropriating the Culture

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I believed that the progress toward women’s equality was because of white women, when in truth, the Haudenosaunee were the original feminists. My students and I were ignited with a new sense of purpose and realization that our struggle toward justice and equality actually needed to include all women.

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