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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding.

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Where Americans Are — and Aren’t — Politically Divided on Education

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There are a few problems with those debates, says Morgan Polikoff , one of which is that they’re not particularly informed by evidence about what people want for public education. We the research team really felt like there was an opportunity to provide much needed evidence about what people were actually thinking about these topics.”

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Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students

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Pew Research recently reported that about half of Americans regularly get their news from social media. So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources — encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? So why do students turn to it for news?

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Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? A New Analysis Dives Into the Research

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And while many of the studies showed gains for learners in some cases, the researchers concluded that flipped learning isn’t living up to its promise. The far-reaching meta-analysis considered flipped learning experiments done in elementary schools, high schools and colleges, with the bulk of the studies in the higher ed setting.

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How Trauma Impacts the Well-Being of Black Women Educators

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While educators are leaving the field at unprecedented rates , many districts are scrambling to meet the needs of all their students. Understanding the Prevalence of Trauma Among Black Women Educators When I look back over my journey as a Black educator, there were many unforgettable, challenging moments. Research by Barbara C.

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Students Are Busy but Rarely Thinking, Researcher Argues. Do His Teaching Strategies Work Better?

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That’s the argument of Peter Liljedahl, a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, who has spent years researching what works in teaching. Instead, he’s spreading the word to teachers one by one, through the book and by tirelessly speaking at conferences and other education forums.

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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

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Generative AI has stormed into education. Keara Phipps, an elementary school teacher from Atlanta, says that TeachFX showed her she “talked too much” in her classes. Her application is called TalkMoves, and a version of Jacob’s research is now being used by the tutoring company Saga Education to train first-time tutors.

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