EdNews Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark The science of learning uses research from a range of disciplines, including cognitive psychology, education and especially neuroscience to understand how learning occurs in the brain and how learning experiences can be most effective. What is a learning theory?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

This question looms large among policymakers, educators and parents when assessing the state of computer science curriculum in K–12 schools.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There is much to learn, discover, explore, text, and have fun about Science. Solving problems, discovering phenomena, and constantly learning and growing make Science so wonderful. Sometimes, we can be intimidated because it’s an area where “we don’t know.” ” And guess what?

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 29, 2023

There is often confusion about […] The post Science of Learning: The Cognitive Principles first appeared on EdNews Daily. While people participate in cognitive training for various reasons, the most common reason for children to be in a cog­nitive training program is to improve their capacity to learn.

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Ditch That Textbook

APRIL 7, 2023

These strategies based on the science of learning can be applied in class right away. It can feel tricky to know what to do and what […] The post 10 ways to use the science of learning in class appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. How can we teach -- and our students learn -- the way the brain prefers?

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eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2024

Computer science principles give students critical computational thinking skills that will serve them in any career field or professional endeavor. Let’s take a look at K-12 computer science trends and where computer science education is heading across the country: Who is a computer science educator?

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 6, 2023

My first classroom and first year teaching There are two main reasons students tend to be most engaged and motivated to learn from their classroom teachers: When teachers are passionate and excited about the content they’re […] The post 5 Unique Areas About Teaching Science first appeared on EdNews Daily.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. The study found that taking a computer science course had the greatest impact for female students, Black students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As schools are working to blend teaching or go completely online, what about science? Isn’t science supposed to be totally hands-on? He reflects on how to use resources to teach science and how to make it as hands-on as possible even at home.

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Education Elements

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

During speeches in January, several state leaders kicked off the year with strong commitments of money and resources to improve literacy in their schools through the immediate implementation of evidence-based reading instruction, often referred to as the “science of reading.”

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2022

Since mid-2020, the Coding with Culture program has offered project-based courses that incorporate cultural elements and computer science–based instruction. He shared the ways culture and computer science intersect, the benefits of… EdTech spoke with Victor Hicks — known as Coach Hicks — the program’s founder and a STEM teacher at St.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated list of resources that I’ve found particularly valuable for science teachers and students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The strength of our Dynamic Science curriculum comes from our partnership with Science authors and editors all across Texas. That’s why we’re introducing our Meet the Authors’ Series so you can get to know the people who created our unique Science content for Texas learners. Our third interview is with Michael Claypool.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 31, 2024

The strength of our Dynamic Science curriculum comes from our partnership with science authors and editors all across Texas. That’s why we’re introducing our Meet the Authors’ Series so you can get to know the people who created the unique Science content for Texas learners. Our first interview is with Elizabeth Gonzalez.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Education is moving from being based on folklore to being grounded in science at an ever-faster pace. The sciences that are playing a greater role encompass both “traditional” education research as well as research findings from neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology and other related fields.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Do you remember a favorite Science teacher or Science class you had in high school or college? I have fond memories of different teachers who taught Science in a fun, witty, and engaging manner. From learning about the moon’s phases to the movement of plate tectonics—Science should be an essential part of every curriculum.

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Waterford

MARCH 5, 2024

While their names sound similar, they are distinct, and knowing the difference between the two is essential for teachers and administrators who seek to teach using the science of reading. Knowing the difference between phonological awareness vs phonics can help you guide your students with the science of reading as they gain these skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Fortunately, the district earned a grant that allowed us to offer computer science at every grade level, starting as early as pre-K. Because many of our teachers had no background in computer science, though, this large-scale implementation was no easy task.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

A growing chorus of education researchers, pundits and “science of reading” advocates are calling for young children to be taught more about the world around them. Kim, a reading specialist, and other researchers had developed two sets of multi-year lesson plans, one for science and one for social studies.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. Read on to learn how training on the science of reading can transform your school district.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 10, 2023

–Oingo Boingo Education is moving from being based on folklore to being grounded in science at an ever-faster pace. And the science that is playing a greater role encompasses both “traditional” education research as well as research findings from neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology and other related fields.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The strength of our Dynamic Science curriculum comes from our partnership with science authors and editors all across Texas. That’s why we’re introducing our Meet the Authors’ Series so you can get to know the people who created the unique Science content for Texas learners. Our second interview is with Jenna Shinners.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 19, 2023

The post Starting Early: Promoting Meaningful Science, Math, and Engineering in Preschool appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Have you ever stopped to think about what brain science says about how children learn to read—and how that might make your teaching even more effective? Why the Science of Reading Matters. What Is the Science of Reading? What exactly is the science of reading, and how can it inform your classroom instruction?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If we wish to see continued success, we will need to use everything the science of reading has taught us and provide students with a healthy diet of explicit literacy instruction that includes foundational skills like decoding, in addition to building content knowledge and higher-order comprehension strategies.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Credit: Allison Shelley for EDU Educators around the country have embraced the “science of reading” in their classrooms, but that doesn’t mean there’s a truce in the reading wars. But science evolved. This has come to be known as the science of reading. school districts. Schools might be over-teaching phonemic awareness.

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2022

As a fifth grade math teacher and instructional coach in New Orleans, Gibson has become increasingly interested in effective teaching informed by cognitive science —otherwise known as learning science—and how it can help teachers improve their practice.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The post Leveraging the Village for Community Science Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

A science-backed and scalable solution for this mental health challenge is to provide students with an anonymous questionnaire that provides personalized feedback and supportive resources in the areas of mental health, well-being, social support, and psychosocial areas relevant to school persistence and achievement.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Who loves Science? Kate Biberdorf is a chemist, science entertainer, and professor at The University of Texas. Through her theatrical and hands-on approach to teaching, Dr. Biberdorf is breaking down the image of the stereotypical scientist while reaching students who might otherwise be intimidated by science.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2024

Perizzolo, Jacquez and Hernandez are among the eight math teachers of an increasingly popular data science course offered at most schools in the Oxnard Union High School district, an economically diverse school system northwest of Los Angeles, where 80 percent of students identify as Hispanic.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This comprehensive guide introduces a selection of fifteen diverse and engaging science websites for middle school students, each offering a unique approach to scientific exploration and learning. Science Websites for Middle School Here are 15 engaging and educational science websites that are perfectly suited for middle school students: 1.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The lack of computer science technology educators in middle schools continues to be a genuine crisis, especially considering the critical role of STEM education in preparing students for future careers. If you’re a computer science educator, you go teach in high school or university. Hey, teach computer science.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

YES draws on more than three decades of research and development by the Museum’s PreK-12 education division, under the leadership of founding director Dr. Christine Cunningham, senior vice president of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science. Each unit challenges students to address a significant real-world problem.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). What stood out to me about Vernier Science Education is its longstanding history in serving science educators worldwide,” said Hedrick. “My Hedrick is the third CEO in Vernier Science Education’s 40-plus-year history.

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