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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues.

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#EDvice: Closing Learning Gaps with Rotational Models

A Principal's Reflections

Knowing where kids are and then developing strategies to meet their respective needs is one of the most effective ways to close learning gaps post-pandemic. While the challenge is real, rotational models can stem the tide. If you are interested in learning more, drop your email in the comments section.

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Professional Learning School Leaders Need and Deserve

A Principal's Reflections

If in-district professional development wasn''t bad enough, I also attended my fair share of workshops and conferences that were a complete waste of time. I attended many of these events just to meet the required hours of professional development. Digital Leadership ICLE Jimmy Casas Principal Academy professional learning'

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Breaking Barriers: Removing the Stigma of Intervention

A Principal's Reflections

Understanding the Stigma The stigma surrounding intervention for special education students stems from a combination of factors, including societal attitudes, lack of awareness, and the fear of being labeled. Professional learning that leads to sustained changes to practice is ongoing, job-embedded, and aligned to research.

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Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

edWeb.net

We invite educators and district administrators who want to learn about and share their experiences to join our brand-new edWeb community, Tutoring for Schools , and engage in an exceptional discourse on the most effective ways of implementing tutoring support tools in the classroom.” Visit Varsity Tutors for Schools to learn more.