8 questions every student should ask before choosing a college
With College Decision Day approaching, students are bombarded with information–rankings, brochures, campus tours, and advice from every direction.
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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning
I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been honored to teach at Agora Cyber Charter School.
7 sites to boost SEL in the classroom
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a crucial component of education, helping students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills. SEL is essential for students of all ages, improving academic performance, enhancing emotional well-being, and fostering better relationships with peers and teachers.
Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs
With today’s clear academic standards, PLCs no longer need to spend precious time deciding what to teach. Instead, they can focus on other questions, starting with, “Where are we going in students’ learning journeys?”
5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science
STEM learning is critical for all students, regardless of their postsecondary path, but by high school, engagement often drops and students lose interest in critical subject matters.
Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on K-12 education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach. As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode of instruction, accelerating edtech’s role in classrooms.
Report: The skills gap needs urgent attention
Inefficient career transitions and related learning gaps are costing the U.S. economy $1.1 trillion annually–a staggering 5 percent of GDP, according to new research from Pearson. The report warns of a potential global “skills chasm” between employer needs and employee capabilities, and urgently calls for a fundamental shift in approaches to learning and skills development.
5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications
If we want our students to engage with the material in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and fun, then we need to help them discover why it is important.
A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction
Picture your favorite teacher from your childhood. He or she may have been great at explaining things, energetic, affirming, funny, or had other wonderful attributes. I remember Mrs. Rider.
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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education
On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. These students are often reluctant readers because they find the process complicated, and they lack confidence in their abilities.
