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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

2003), and technology (Kafai & Resnick, 2002; Todd, 1999) suggest that design thinking skills are not merely extras, but can in fact aid students in core subject areas as well as building cognitive and social skills (Carroll et al., Work in mathematics (Goldman et al., 1998), science (Kolodner et al.,

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC – Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative – Innovation at Play. The non-profit is a long-standing partner of Discovery Education.

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How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

eSchool News

Providing professional development on cultural competence Effective professional development on cultural competence is essential for equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to engage effectively with diverse learners.

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Teacher Development Research Review: Keys to Educator Success

Digital Promise

The following three sections detail the range of best practices found by researchers to be critical for ensuring educator growth and success: Effective Administrator and Teacher Leadership. Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. 2004; Alliance for Excellent Education, 2011 ).

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A Glimpse Into What's Possible

A Principal's Reflections

The following post was written by Bill Brennan and originally appeared on Peter DeWitt''s Finding Common Ground blog found at Education Week. The post was titled Schools.the New Digital Age Learning Organization? Many describe it as empowering, liberating, life changing, and a new paradigm for professional learning.

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Teacher, Teach Thyself! Free Quality PD Resources

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You don''t have to take or attend formal classes to extend your learning. Photo Source It''s summer in the northern hemisphere, which is a great time for educators to take a break from the daily bustle of teaching. Direct your own PD for your own professional growth and for the benefit of your students! Classroom 2.0

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Maximizing COVID Relief Funding and Its Effectiveness

edWeb.net

A very wide range of district programs can qualify for the latest funding, including access to school facilities, educational and professional development needs, and the use of technology to sustain and improve the educational environment. Maximizing the Impact of Relief Funding. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Boxlight.

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