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July 11, 2018
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The state of K-12 makerspaces—and how to create one in your library
maker spaces

More than half of today's students will hold jobs that don't yet exist today, which is why it is critically important for students to develop 21st-century skills such as creativity and problem solving. STEAM learning can help schools ensure students are combining creativity with critical thinking and other key skills,…


 


 

3 ways I instill a growth mindset in my students

For my math students, having a growth mindset—the belief that intelligence can be developed through application—removes the idea that some students are good at math and some students never will be. This is crucial in math classrooms, especially as students progress through their academic careers. When their mindset shifts, their…


 

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Wisconsin had an idea to provide consistent and accessible reading and learning to all of their K-12 students. The challenge was how to undertake such a big initiative and fund it. Through collaboration with various agencies and organizations, Wisconsin achieved its goal, providing reading access to all students through one online resource, regardless of library size, number of students, and even remote school locations.


 

5 educators share their ISTE experiences

ISTE18 for all students: The mindset & top 5 tools for inclusive best practice One size fits none when it ... Read more

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App of the Week: Sworkit Kids

Sworkit Kids What’s It Like?  Both physical education (PE) and classroom teachers can use Sworkit Kids to get kids exercising. ... Read more

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10 ways we made our school happier

After the recession hit in 2013, it was evident that something was off at Mashburn Elementary School (part of Forsyth County Schools in Georgia). I watched teachers being laid off, and it was draining to witness. We had bigger class numbers than ever before, and our school culture and employee…

Why creative thinking might be our strongest asset

Developing a creative mindset is more important than ever before, not just for our students, but for educators as well. The advancement of technology, the connectedness of society, and the innovations that are taking place on a regular basis all point to creative thinking as a key asset in the…

8 reasons why we should combine art + math

With declining U.S. student math scores, our schools would be wise to adopt a new formula that is sure to paint a prettier picture for the country’s STEM rankings. Combining math and art classes may in fact draw better math performance for American youth, starting as early as elementary school.…

 

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