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My Science Classroom: Then and Now

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The years have zipped by, and it still surprises me that I’m in my seventh year of teaching! In these seven years, I’ve taught grade 6 and grade 8 science - Life Science, Physical Science Honors, Comprehensive 1, and Comprehensive 3 Science. I definitely have a passion for it!

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. Recognizing the students' enthusiasm for these pixelated realms, I experimented with it in my teaching practice.

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This Future Teacher Found a Path That Brings Together His Love of Language and Learning

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When he was in high school, Zachary Farley latched onto the idea of becoming a teacher. Then in college, when he started learning Mandarin, a deep love of languages took hold, and he began to make new plans. After graduating, Farley entered a program to become a speech-language pathologist. That’s when everything fell into place. “It

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

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Now, all of them are (or would be) in their fifth year in the classroom — a year by which about 44 percent of educators have left the profession. We checked in with them this month to see how they’re doing, what they’re up to and where they are now. Five of the original nine responded to our queries. I spent the first 3.5

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Simple Ways to Put More Rigor in Your Lesson Plans

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Barbara also explores specific examples of rigor in math, literature, writing, science, and history, emphasizing the importance of going beyond the text and providing evidence to demonstrate understanding. In science and history, rigor can be enhanced by having students design their own experiments or research questions.

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Unlock Your Second Brain: A Guide to Choosing the Best Digital Notetaking App

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. I'll also give you a peek at my first testing of Google NotebookLM. I'll also give you tips on creating a workflow that works for you.

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8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Perspectives as a classroom teacher. Psychological Wellness.