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June 05, 2018

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How one organization is changing the STEM education landscape

Six years ago, I founded 100Kin10, a national network focused on training and retaining excellent K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers. Originally inspired by Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address, we knew that we were preparing to take on a huge and daunting problem; for years,…

How podcasts can improve literacy

I’m going to confess, I did not bring podcasts into my English classroom with any intention of improving my students’ literacy skills. The idea came from a more selfish place: My wife and I were enthralled by the first few episodes of Serial, and I wanted to share our excitement…

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App of the Week: Bear

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find ... Read more

The How, When, Where, and Why of Security Camera Use on Campus

Security cameras. They can be a deterrent for violence, theft and bullying. They can help police respond to incidents. But concerns about privacy come into play…

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8 apps and tools for classroom SEL

Social and emotional learning (SEL) has quickly become a cornerstone of K-12 education, because it helps students regulate their own emotions and teaches them to respond kindly to their peers. SEL helps students build intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies. When students cultivate important social and emotional skills, such as self-management and…

8 ways to help students grow their grit

For a relatively new buzzword, grit certainly has a lot of supporters. It is grit, and not necessarily IQ or talent, that can predict students' academic success. And as educators seek to understand students from a motivational and psychological point of view, grit pays an important role. "Grit is passion,…

The New Librarian: How to lead a tech-integration revolution

Throughout my career, I've had the good fortune to work in various capacities as a librarian and with all levels of learners, from kindergarten through doctoral students. Presently, I’m a school librarian at North High School in Downers Grove, Ill., where I have the good fortune to be one of…

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