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Chronic Absenteeism has become a big problem in schools

Ask a Tech Teacher

School absenteeism has been one of the small but chronic problems in the past. Since the pandemic, it is so much more, to the point it is a front-of-mind issue that schools scramble to address. Despite efforts to improve attendance, challenges persist, prompting renewed focus on student engagement and support strategies.

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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

ED Surge

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. In schools, creativity can be harder to imagine in core subject areas like math and easier to associate with humanities and arts. What are the hurdles to overcome so that creativity happens more in schools?

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How To Boost Student Engagement: Modern Tools for Math Teachers

Ask a Tech Teacher

Wondering how to get your students upbeat about learning math? According to the study, learners who only received teacher training and did not engage with the online learning tools had poorer achievement scores. Teachers enjoy a boost in student engagement The use of interactive technology helps make lessons fascinating.

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CREST Awards: Supporting the Primary Curriculum

All About STEM

The British Science Association & CREST Awards offer a comprehensive guide to primary CREST which maps projects with the curriculum. While CREST activities are often used as enrichment tools to encourage extra-curricular student engagement with STEM subjects, many directly support learning within the science.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. It's likely a matter of cognitive science!

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5+ Surprising Stats About Student Engagement

STEM Sport

In the world of education, student engagement is often the cornerstone of successful learning outcomes. It’s a key indicator of not only how well students are grasping the material but how likely they are to retain and apply that knowledge. of students reported being engaged with school.

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The Important Role of STEM Curriculum in Middle School and High School Education

CTE Learning

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum at the middle school and high school levels has emerged as a transformative force.