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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

There is a renewed focus on CTE amid broader debates about the value of college and the student debt crisis as well as the need for viable post-secondary alternatives. Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. Demand for Post-Secondary Options Drives CTE Investment. It makes sense.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

Exploring Nature: After learning about the role of insects in ecosystems, the teacher could encourage students to share their initial thoughts about bugs and how they’ve come to appreciate their importance in nature. This promotes an understanding of ecological relationships.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEL can sometimes feel like “one more thing” we have to do, and can sometimes feel inauthentic to students. This is especially true for secondary students. That’s how I came up with these five strategies and routines that help me cultivate a safe and welcoming classroom for secondary students.

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Top 25 Educational Research Journals Every Educator and Researcher Should Read

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Trust me, I know the drill: you’re always in pursuit of the most effective classroom strategies, the latest trends in curriculum development, and actionable insights into student engagement. With a keen focus on policy-related questions that carry substantial weight in the education landscape, this journal is a heavy hitter.

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How to Bring Back the Arts and Boost Academic Achievement Through STEAM Curriculum

Waterford

And the effect was particularly noticeable in students from low socioeconomic status (SES) homes, who are more at risk for unhealthy stress levels.[8]. Exposure to art in early grades is directly linked to student engagement , as well as school readiness skills for low SES students.[4,7] Retrieved from arts.gov: [link].

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Harness the Power of LEGO® Education to Engage Students in STEAM Learning

techlearning

LEGO Education solutions are a perfect tool for today’s educators who are looking to boost student engagement and STEAM curiosity, while also improving learning outcomes. There are three levels of the LEGO Education learning portfolio: Early Learning, Primary, and Secondary. Here’s a quick look at all three of them.