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Renewable Energy Sources

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As a result, nonrenewable energy sources such as fossil fuels and natural gasoline that release carbon dioxide are being slowly replaced in sectors such as manufacturing and transportation by renewable energy sources like wind and hydropower. Solar energy is the most abundant of all renewable energy sources.

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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

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The fact that we’ve been talking about inquiry in education for over a hundred years, from when John Dewey codified it, helps me believe in it and invest my time and energy into it. One reason the C3 Framework eventually experienced widespread adoption is that it is a flexible document that gives states greater agency.

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The Role of Technology in Personalized Learning

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While it’s exciting to have fresh energy, it also means a lack of support staff to truly help with interventions and extensions of learning. Lindsey Blass Adobe Education Specialist Steps for schools to go from traditional to personal San Francisco USD dedicated much time and energy to bringing personalized learning into the classroom.

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Reliable Turnitin alternatives for K12

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Irritation and stress from such tasks are like poison that makes instructors lose energy and harms their nerves. . Low flexibility is another major disadvantage. With a modern, flexible algorithm that’s all about saving your time, responsive support, and unlimited training, this one has quite a few advantages to offer. .

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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The standards , released in 2013, are based on up-to-date scientific research and aim to give teachers more flexibility when creating learning experiences, yet some schools have been slow to implement the standards due to a lack of funding earmarked for teacher training and textbooks.

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Is Hybrid Learning Here to Stay in Higher Ed?

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A new study says college students may prefer the flexibility of hybrid classes—but that doesn’t mean they want to leave campus. Burns chose Berkeley because of the beauty and energy of its campus. He’s seen how increasing student feedback and flexibility leads to more engagement. But I don’t know if it’s for better or for worse.”

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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

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How flexible were the classrooms before the pandemic? Staying nimble and flexible as a regular state of operation has a higher likelihood of success during a major learning disruption like a pandemic. And this energy around creativity then spreads to students. But more important than infrastructure is a mindset.