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Discovery Education Leadership Symposium

STEM Discovery Education

Recently, Discovery Education had the honor of hosting a group of innovative leaders, including state commissioners, school superintendents, national experts, and policy makers, at our 8th Annual Leadership Symposium on September 28 and 29 in Denver, CO. The Great Emergence: Innovations Supporting the New Era of Education.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals.

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Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?

ED Surge

So many bright educators love teaching and love kids, but they're physically and emotionally exhausted. After nearly two decades of teaching, leading, researching and writing—all with a focus on personalized learning—Smith is taking another step forward in his life’s mission to better understand students and help them learn.

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ICYMI: Leadership Symposium Recap

STEM Discovery Education

Recently, Discovery Education had the honor of hosting a group of innovative leaders, including state commissioners, school superintendents, national experts, and policy makers, at our 8th Annual Leadership Symposium on September 28 and 29 in Denver, CO. The Great Emergence: Innovations Supporting the New Era of Education.

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Why Mastery Based Learning is a Good Option

Ask a Tech Teacher

In math, it was even worse — only 41 percent. An option several school districts I converse with are trying is called “mastery-based learning” — MBL. Learning is personalized, based on school standards. In fact, in so many ways, it brings common sense back to education. What is MBL.

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