ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re not sure where you’ll sleep, showing up to class isn’t what you’re worried about. For educators, this makes for a daunting test. “When families are dealing with not having basic necessities, school just isn’t a priority,” says Susanne Terry, coordinator for homeless education services in the San Diego County Office of Education. It’s worse for students who move around a lot, she says.

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Schooling Accessibility Transportation Physics 262

All About STEM

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

A phenomenal night at the Educate Awards! For the ninth year, we were proud to sponsor The Outstanding Commitment to STEM Award and overjoyed to announce our amazing winner – Neston High School! Neston High School is dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). They run an innovative eco-friendly initiative recycling plastic in school to create attractive.

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Schooling STEM Education Education 167

Box Light

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

World Children's Day , observed annually on November 20th, is an occasion dedicated to promoting international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954, this day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1989. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing need to advocate for, protect, and celebrate the rights of every child.

Accessibility 101

Accessibility Learning Education Education 101

Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This article explores the direct connection between gratitude and improved learning outcomes. Rowell delves into the developmental stages of gratitude in students, highlighting its significant benefits, and explores how integrating gratitude into education enhances student engagement, motivation, and overall learning experiences.

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Learning Science Sciences Student Engagement 105

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.

Teaching

Middle Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Without good math fact recall, many students become discouraged about building math knowledge and solving equations. Kathleen Palmieri uses song and movement to engage fifth graders in computation fluency. Watch the music and exercise videos that are hits with her kids. The post Use Music and Exercise to Teach Math Fluency first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Math Teaching Computer Mathematics 82

STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the world of education, the term leveling the playing field is more than just a colloquialism—it’s a vital goal. It refers to creating an environment where every student, regardless of their background, has a fair and equal chance of succeeding. Achieving this goal is not just beneficial to students, it is critical to their success and the future success of the world.

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Equality Achievement Accessibility Curriculum 52