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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Similarly, in the paper “ Additional training opportunities restore sleep-associated memory benefits under conditions of low prior knowledge ” by Maren J. Additional training opportunities restore sleep-associated memory benefits under conditions of low prior knowledge. References and further readings Binder, T.,

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What researchers learned about online higher education during the pandemic

The Hechinger Report

There were 236 papers presented with the word “online” in their titles at this year’s meeting of the American Educational Research Association, compared to 158 the year before the pandemic — a nearly 50 percent increase. Related: A handful of colleges are finally providing training in a way consumers want it: fast.

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

EdNews Daily

The “Teach Boldly” teacher support initiative will include a series of virtual and community training events and the launch of the new PBS Teachers’ Lounge, a creative digital space where teachers can share ideas, learn from peers, find daily inspiration and access the tools and resources they need to enhance their work in the classroom. “A

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Reimagining failure: ‘Last-chance’ schools are the future of American high schools

The Hechinger Report

It is features like these that have helped former high school dropouts like Rocheli Burgos — and other students who have struggled in school — get a second chance at earning a diploma. All students need to have transparency about where they are in their progress and what they need to do to meet graduation standards.”.

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Minnesota has a persistent higher-ed gap: Are new efforts making a difference?

The Hechinger Report

Many are taking steps to diversify their faculty and staff and training them in “cultural competency.”. Before Ontere leaves, she schedules a follow-up meeting and hands him a meal voucher. College dropouts cost Minnesota millions of dollars in wasted subsidies and lost revenue each year. They are still behind .

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