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School Is Hard for Mobile Students. These Districts Want to Help.

Edsurge

The Five District Partnership , which includes Chelsea, was formed in 2012. In 2012, district leaders identified a critical challenge teachers were facing: Over the course of their school careers, thousands of students were moving between cities and having to adjust to a new school environment. And student mobility is nothing new here.

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Identifying the Top Four Challenges in K-12 Education

Digital Promise

Across the country, schools are adopting new approaches to teaching and learning in order to prepare students for life in a technology-rich world. This is important, as students who are not engaged in learning are more likely to drop out of school ( APA , 2012). Kelsey is the Research Communications Manager at Digital Promise.

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3D, virtual reality platform also promotes collaboration

eSchool News

According to a study by Burning Glass Technologies, in 2013 there were openings for nearly 6 million jobs in STEM fields. Since 2012, more than 150,000 students across the United States and in a dozen countries across the globe are already exploring and learning with zSpace.

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How to boost math skills in the early grades

The Hechinger Report

When we started here in 2012, our district was the lowest performing in math and reading of all the schools that feed into Morton West High School,” said Carmen Ayala, Berwyn North School District 98’s superintendent. Related: Eight ways to introduce kids to STEM at an early age. These goals still guide the district today.

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High failure rates spur universities to overhaul math class

The Hechinger Report

Castilloadame is one of many students who experience mathematics as a roadblock to other fields — such as science, technology and engineering. In fact, about 50 percent of students don’t pass college algebra with a grade of C or above, as noted in a recent report , “Common Vision,” from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

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Collaboration Coaching

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The Collaboration Coach training presents an opportunity for Apache Junction Unified School District teachers to explore coaching as an effective model for providing ongoing professional learning with classroom teachers focused on 21st century learning, Common Core, technology integration, and best teaching practices.

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StoryBots launches interactive resources for teachers

eSchool News

Studios in 2012, StoryBots leverages JibJab’s Starring You personalization technology to allow kids to see themselves dancing and singing along onscreen next to their favorite StoryBots characters. ” Launched by JibJab Bros. Starring You® and Learning Books – 90+ eBooks that help kids practice reading.