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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I’m taking Labor Day off so thought I’d do a labor-free article– Labor Day, the first Monday in September , is an American holiday (though it occurs throughout the world, with different names and dates) dedicated to the achievements of workers. I take it literally. A keyboard, three screens, four tasks, and a six-pack of Red Bull Monster (less sodium), I’m ready to work!

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STEM Education Works

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

September is a month that brings a change of seasons and the return to classrooms. But did you know it’s also Read a New Book Month? This year, we’re turning the spotlight on something that combines the best of both worlds — STEM literature for children. STEM books not only entertain but also educate, laying the groundwork for a future filled with curiosity and innovation.

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Middle Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Michelle Russell starts the year with math activities that refresh skills and show students that her class will be welcoming to those with math anxiety. Multiplication refreshers, coloring books, Polaroids and shooting hoops help develop a supportive community. The post Starting the Year by Calming Math Qualms first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEM Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With Labor Day weekend behind us, students and teachers across the country are back in the swing of a new school year! Head back to school prepared by catching up on the latest EdTech news updates. For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: EdTech Changes Teacher Shortage New Tech in the […] The post Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – September 5 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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