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Inviting Community College Students to See Themselves as University Researchers

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But when one of her professors announced an opportunity for students to participate in a research internship to study young people’s well-being and civic engagement in the Coachella Valley, her interest was piqued. She signed up. “Me Me being a first-generation student, I've never had the resources to be able to step into education. “But

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? What is SHAPE? SHAPE subjects are, in fact, just as vital to society as STEM.

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. A unique team of early-career researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol in the UK is addressing this concern through environmental tests and direct engagement with farmers. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. They observed classrooms.

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5 Strategies for Inspiring an Inclusive STEM Culture in Your School

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In order to support a diverse educational community, it’s crucial that schools find ways to foster inclusivity across the curriculum. Diversity and inclusion are particularly important in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, where minority groups are systemically underrepresented.

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

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Rashawn Ray That’s the question a team of researchers at the think tank Brookings Institution are asking, through a new project that will probe the opportunities and barriers virtual reality offers in higher education. Or it might mean taking research off campus. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? Community colleges are central to this.”

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Service-Learning Can Be the Bridge to Social Emotional Learning. Educators Should Embrace It.

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Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills. After taking a closer look at the social emotional learning (SEL) framework, it is clear there is a connection between SEL and service learning that educators can use and nurture.

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