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Will Hybrid Teaching Stick Around as the Pandemic Fades?

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Now, having gone to the trouble to design course resources that can be accessed remotely and feeling accustomed to turning on a webcam in the classroom, he has continued to embrace a teaching practice that is known as “HyFlex,” a portmanteau of hybrid and flexible. Students discovered the flexibility,” he says, “and now they're demanding it.”

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It’s Time To Take Teacher Burnout Seriously. Here’s How.

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As we’ve expanded our work and research to schools and colleges across the country, there’s a shift emerging: it’s not just students and their families in desperate need of support. It’s not just us noticing these trends—recent research reports and surveys from a number of organizations reveal alarming statistics on teacher well-being.

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Is the Post-Pandemic Era Ripe for Rethinking High School?

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It’s a moment when XQ Institute’s agenda — that schools should offer more project-based learning, allow more flexibility in their schedules, and assign classwork more explicitly connected to career paths that interest students — may excite education leaders searching for solutions. Policy Center, a research organization.

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What Have Schools Learned So Far About Effective Tutoring?

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The report’s authors say that successful tutoring program leaders were decisive, flexible and evolved their programs along the way. Ector County in Texas chose a campus-by-campus launch that started with the highest-need schools, and each one came with its own support team for logistics and technology.

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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

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That logistical hurdle has prevented colleges from offering full online degree programs in core science subjects like chemistry and biochemistry. These options can make college more affordable and flexible, which often appeals to people who are older than age 25. She researched which undergraduate degree could help her reach that goal.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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In the US, a team of doctors and researchers, including Professor Cindy L. To improve these treatment outcomes, Cindy has received grant funding from the US National Institute of Health (NIH) to support research to help understand the different subtypes of lower urinary tract symptoms and the causes for each group.

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STEM Competitions & Challenges to Engage Students

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This article outlines the benefits and logistics of incorporating STEM competitions and challenges in the classroom. Aside from heightened motivation, STEM competitions benefit educators and school administrators by providing a flexible platform for customizing their STEM lesson plans.

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