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Research-Influenced Learning Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Appropriate Level of Stimulation : The learning space can offer the “silent curriculum” that affects student engagement levels. When designing the space, it’s important for educators not to overstimulate and thus detract students’ ability to focus but to provide enough stimuli to enhance the learning experience. Scott-Webber, L.,

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New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

eSchool News

Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. Steelcase Education on Dec. The ALC grant program leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices, centering on student focus and collaboration. Applications are being accepted online through February 12, 2016.

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In the marketplace: Funding for active learning, a helping hand for innovative programs, and an interactive book program

eSchool News

To fill a reading gap and encourage families in all communities to foster their children’s literacy development beyond the school day, Scholastic announced the launch of My Books Every Day, a collection of high-quality, take-home book packs with interactive activities for students in grades PreK–3.