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OPINION: Why school shutdowns are a disaster for science classes

The Hechinger Report

While pre-Ks, elementary schools and some schools for children with complex disabilities reopened in December, there is still no plan to reopen middle and high schools. Together we learned basic concepts like capillary action (blood flow) and how to dissect (using chicken legs). Related: We must boost elementary science education.

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OPINION: The simple steps that encourage young learners to break equity barriers

The Hechinger Report

The class of 2028 will, no doubt, have a maze of postsecondary options to help them unlock their dreams and ambitions. From navigating a complicated college application process to figuring out how to pay for it, the idea of a college degree can be too unfamiliar and overwhelming for many families and students to grasp. What is college?

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13 Ways Education Could Change In The Next 13 Years

TeachThought - Learn better.

Ed note: 2 Pieces for Context– 30 Incredible Ways Technology Will Change Education by 2028 and Curriculum is More Important Than Learning Technology. The elementary school might evolve. 13 Ways Education Could Change In The Next 13 Years. by TeachThought Staff.