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Inclusive Curriculum in Early Learning: Understanding the Research and Impact

Waterford

Money In this song, children learn how to identify pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. 10 Astronauts Children learn about the number 10 in this song that takes place in outer space. The post Inclusive Curriculum in Early Learning: Understanding the Research and Impact appeared first on Waterford.org. Noguera, P. Summer 1990.

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PROOF POINTS: There is a worldwide problem in math and it’s not just about the pandemic

The Hechinger Report

rose is because academic performance in once higher ranking countries, such as Iceland and the Slovak Republic, fell by even more since the previous testing round in 2018. Neither India nor China, which topped the rankings in 2018 , participated in the 2022 PISA. Both its math and reading scores rose considerably between 2018 and 2022.

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Fostering Powerful Use of Technology Through Instructional Coaching

Digital Promise

The Dynamic Learning Project (DLP) is part of Google’s broader commitment to helping underserved communities benefit from the power of technology. With generous support from Google, Digital Promise launched the Dynamic Learning Project to increase educational equity and powerful use of technology through instructional coaching.

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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

As students discuss their perspectives with each other, they’ll not only solidify their understanding of a topic—they may learn to see it in a new light, too. To learn more about Think-Pair-Share, check out this resource from WETA Adolescent Literacy. Classroom discussions can be one of the best ways to boost student engagement.

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

Between 2018 and 2019 the number of leagues that facilitate esports in schools nearly doubled. In 2018, the Pew Research Center reported that 97% of teen boys and 83% of teen girls played video games. A 2003 analysis of 15 cases of school shooters found all but two suffered from social rejection. Teens are all about gaming.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. The changes are not just incremental; they are foundational, reshaping the very nature of how we teach and learn. The onset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is a testament to this rapid evolution.

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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

Edsurge

Terms of the deal were not publicly disclosed, but EdSurge has learned that the transaction was around $140 million. Discovery Education was formed in 2003 as a division of its then-parent company Discovery Communications, known for its broadcast television programs. Across its products and services, Discovery says it reaches about 4.5

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