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Students Need Summer Learning That Doesn’t Feel Like School

ED Surge

Students returned to their school buildings, we had months of lower COVID rates and some of kids’ favorite learning strategies—like group projects, stations and flexible seating—came back. This unique camp model is intentionally designed to bring together kids from different parts of New Orleans for the equalizing experience of summer camp.

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5 Ways to Prepare for a STEAM-Filled Year

PCS Edventures

Start by creating a flexible layout. It’s equally important to decide where to store materials learners will need to access. It’s equally important to decide where to store materials learners will need to access. This style container fits the flexible layout configuration thanks to its rolling design. Establish Routines.

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The Mental Health Crisis Causing Teachers to Quit

ED Surge

If there was one sliver of solace during that difficult last year, though, it’s that every other teacher she knew was having an equally tough time. “I Along with anxiety, Charlene Boles, an elementary teacher in Westminster, Colorado, had headaches, stomach problems and a racing heartbeat she could never quite explain.

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Career Exploration Activities for STEM Students

STEM Sport

This approach is also great for exercising students’ soft skills, which are equally important when they are joining the workforce. Educators can set up career field trips for students to go on-site and get a tour by a STEM professional. Through hands-on exploration, facilitators can introduce students to various career paths.

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How Hands-On STEM Transforms Classroom Instruction

PCS Edventures

And after a year spent isolated and overwhelmed, teamwork and flexibility are just what the doctor ordered. Cross-curricular connections are a great subject equalizer. Flexibility. STEM activities bring life and excitement back into the classroom. Wondering how to support all learners through enriched, hands-on instruction?

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Reimagining Education: A Call for Action

User Generated Education

Opportunities for flexibility and choice assist learners in finding passion, voice, and revelation through their work. You’re deliberately teaching them that all the racial groups are equals. And we should value them all equally. Student Voice Leads to Student Choice ). Parting Shot.

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Seven Different Types of Bridges and Why We Build Them

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The wires are spread far apart so that the weight on the deck, load, is spread out equally. It’s incredible to see how flexible the concrete and steel deck of this bridge was! This video is suitable for elementary grades, and it gives basic examples of the beam, truss, and suspension bridges.