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Science Storytelling in Education: How to Make Science Stick

Accelerate Learning

How To Tell a Science Story Weve always used narrative and stories to explain, remember, and connect. With our youngest learners, stories spark curiosity and engagement, but they also help make abstract concepts tangible and memorable.

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School Counselors Worry About Students’ Misguided Use of Social Media

ED Surge

Social media platforms like Instagram, X and TikTok have become landscapes for learning and increasing awareness of topics like mental health. But for children who are learning how to navigate virtual spaces, the pitfalls are many and hidden. Educators and researchers are becoming increasingly worried how much kids are absorbing the digital information they find online about mental health, which kids are unlikely to fully grasp even if the information is trustworthy.

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#4: Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the basic skills fifth graders can learn in Photoshop if you’ve prepared them with basic computer skills. I’ve provided links but they aren’t live until publication: Photoshop artwork –already live Photoshop actions –already live Photoshop basics Photoshop filter and rendering tools Photoshop starters–auto-correct with the auto-correction tools–those quick fixes that make a photo look cleaner (coming up) Photoshop crop tool– with the lasso

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My Essential Tool for Teaching about AI: The Rise Vision Media Player

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Teaching artificial intelligence is different. It is different because AI tools interact differently with each of us. Therefore, I cannot expect to have all of the knowledge because each person has a different experience. So, as I teach artificial intelligence I want students to be able to show their screens, discuss their prompts and go through the iterative process as we di

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

Speaker: Speakers:

Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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Literacy Skills Flourish with Our Daily Attention

Middle Web

Why do we read and write in the first place? ELA teacher Jason DeHart explores the importance of maintaining multiple avenues for students to read mentor texts, write every day, get teacher feedback, and collaborate as they create in English class and across content areas. The post Literacy Skills Flourish with Our Daily Attention first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Online Summer Educational Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

What are parents and teachers most worried about over the summer? That kids will lose their sharp education edge, dulled by sun and sand and something else. Worry no more. Your cure: learning disguised as play. Kids will think they’re playing games, but are actually participating in [mostly] free simulations available in the education field. A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link might take you to a website that provides access rather than play.

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Stop,Think, Question: A Teacher’s Guide to Responsible AI

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Are we racing toward an AI future without asking the right questions? Author and ed-tech critic Audrey Watters joins me to show teachers how to hit pause, get thoughtful, and keep classroom relationships at the center. Rise Vision – Episode Sponsor When teaching AI, seeing how each student uniquely interacts with technology is essential.

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Organizing Writing at the Paragraph Level

Middle Web

Language specialist Tan Huynh goes beyond familiar methods of scaffolding for paragraph development to help multilingual students understand how sentences interact for cause and effect, adding details, explanation, and contrast using a TABBS structure he has developed. The post Organizing Writing at the Paragraph Level first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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What Can We Do About Chronic Absenteeism? Ask Detroit.

ED Surge

Chronic absence, defined as missing 10 percent or more of school or about 18 school days in a year, is a national crisis. It peaked in the pandemic, when about 31 percent of students nationwide 14.7 million kids were chronically absent during the 2021-22 school year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. The rate dropped only slightly for the 2022-23 school year, the latest for which national figures are available, to about 28 percent.

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

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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Subscriber Special: Discounted Room and School Licenses

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Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. June 4th-6th: Buy any K-8 School License get 2 free print books of the grade level you purchased with this code: 2FREEPRINTBOOKS (Please note: domestic or freight-forwarders only–no international shipping) Usually, you get one desk copy for each grade level included in your school license.

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My Online AI Workshop for Educators This Tuesday (2.5 CEU’s)

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Educators, the world of education is not just sprinting – it is rocketing. Change seems to be happening so fast. I know for me, I can't keep up with everything. But there are some tried and true things that are changing my classroom every day.

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LCR Careers Hub: SME Businesses Work Experience

All About STEM

Liverpool City Region Careers Hub has announced a new campaign designed to support SME businesses to engage with schools and colleges. “We can support you with your work experience offer. Whether this is a few days, an hour, within your setting or at a school, work experiences come in all shapes and sizes!

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Emergent Bilingual Students Find Their Voice With Real-Time Translation

ED Surge

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Today, emergent bilingual (EB) students, also known as English learners, account for 10.6 percent of U.S. public school students more than 5.3 million nationwide up from 9.4 percent a decade ago.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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World Environment Day: Living Responsibly with Nature

Ask a Tech Teacher

World Environment Day , celebrated annually on June 5th, is designed for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly and first held in 1974, it has grown with participation from over 143 countries. Significance World Environment Day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve the environment.

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Integrate Inquiry-based Strategies into Grammar

Middle Web

Instead of focusing on isolated rules, Sean Ruday’s approach to grammar prioritizes inquiry-based learning and asset-based practices that foster deeper understanding and honor students’ lived experiences. A useful tool for someone new to these ideas, writes Melinda Stewart. The post Integrate Inquiry-based Strategies into Grammar first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Jun 6, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 179)

Online Math for All

DIGITAL SAT MATH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (Part - 179) Problem 1 : The function f is defined by f ( x ) = | x 2 – 8| - | x – 20|, and the function g is defined by g ( x ) = | x 3 – 12| - | x – 16|. If p = f (-6) and q = g (3), where p and q are constants, what is the value of 172 p – q ? Solution : Problem 2 : For the exponential function g , the value of g (3) is k , where k is a constant.

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Learnings From the Front Lines on Redefining Leadership for the Age of AI

ED Surge

On a Wednesday afternoon, a school district director emailed to say she might be late to the first community of practice session. She explained she was giving a board presentation that evening, right before the session. Her story isnt unique; its emblematic of the complexity educational leaders face as they navigate responsibilities, unforeseen demands and the need for human connection.

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Cell Organelles - Summary and Free Worksheet

MooMoo Math & Science

Cell Types and Basic Structures: The video introduces two main cell types: prokaryotes (lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles) and eukaryotes (containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles). It then proceeds to review the major organelles within eukaryotic cells and their respective functions. Key Organelles and Their Functions: The content outlines the functions of several crucial organelles.

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Think Like an Engineer: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

STEM Education Works

On June 23rd, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, a time to spotlight the innovators who are reshaping the world through curiosity, grit, and imagination. Today, we want to introduce you to someone whose story proves just how powerful engineering can be in real life: Sophia Planos , or Sophie, as she prefers to be called. How Sophie Planos Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Builders Sophie is a Roadway Engineer in Miami, Florida.

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May 31, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 174)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 174)

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What to Teach in STEM: A K-8 Engineering Education Framework

Vivify Stem

Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson June 2, 2025 Youve been tasked with bringing STEM into your classroom, and youre excited to create a space filled with innovation, problem-solving, and curiosity. You want to inspire and prepare your students for the future. But a quick online search for STEM activities bombards you with tower challenges, cardboard art, popsicle catapults, robotics competitions, and even a balloon launch to space.

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How the Brain Learns: A Stunning Discovery Reveals It’s More Like a Symphony Than a Solo

Smore Science

Ever wondered how your brain picks up new song lyrics, remembers your office password, or learns the steps to that new dance trend? Scientists have long known that learning reshapes the brain, but exactly how has remained a captivating mystery. Now, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have peeked into the mind like never before, revealing that our brains don’t just follow one rulebook for learning—they juggle multiple strategies simultaneously, like a jazz band playing in perf

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Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users

K-12 Education News

The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships.

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Jun 2, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 175)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 175)

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Planets of our SOLAR SYSTEM - Summary and Free Worksheet

MooMoo Math & Science

Summary: Mercury is one-third the size of Earth, has a thin atmosphere, extreme temperatures, and is 0.4 AU from the Sunmaking life highly unlikely. Venus , slightly smaller than Earth, is the hottest planet with surface temperatures around 900F, a thick CO-dominant atmosphere, and is 0.7 AU from the Sun. Detection of phosphine hints at a small possibility of life in its atmosphere.

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The Many Talents of the micro:bit: Walkie-Talkie Project

STEM Education Works

Figure 1 Hello everyone! As you may remember, a while back I wrote a blog about some of the amazing capabilities of the micro:bit specifically, how the micro:bit can be programmed to function as a compass through the power of block coding. Well, today Im back to tell you about another extraordinary feature of this mini but mighty microcontroller: radio communication!

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Nurturing Early Creativity Through Play: The Benefits of Drawing Applications

Smore Science

Kids educational games are essential for children’s healthy brain development in addition to allowing them to explore their imagination. Children can express their emotions through a variety of creative activities, such as acting, painting, dancing, creating music, and crafting. Young children can express their thoughts and feelings via arts and crafts without using words because their language skills are still developing.

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Jun 3, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 176)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 176)

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