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Approaching an Online Computer Science Degree: What You Need to Know

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Each institution provides unique strengths, from LU’s well-rounded approach to MIT’s rigorous academic standards. Familiarize yourself with your program’s learning management system (LMS), and take advantage of digital libraries, coding platforms, and online tutorials.

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Why the Boldest Ideas in Education Come From Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

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“Transforming misery into agency” is among the visionary goals that co-founder Wisdom Amouzou has for The HadaNõu Collective , which currently operates centers in public high schools that “map authentic experiences to academic standards.” Short for “How Our Lives Link Altogether,” H.O.L.L.A. The nonprofit is based in Miami, Fla.,

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What Makes Professional Development Work?

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Professional development defined as one-hit wonders with hour-long speaker presentations and all-day workshops leaves teachers unequipped to implement best practices and personalized learning opportunities for their students. Challenges of Professional Development.

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How Freshman Seminars Can Help Students Starting the Ninth Grade

MindShift

Maplewood’s Freshman Seminar teacher Shereen Cook said that in previous years, freshmen used the seminar class to learn about Metro Nashville’s “academy” system and receive guidance on choosing a track, like college prep, health care or vocational programs. That’s what makes the high school transition so hard,” Cook said.

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This STEM-focused district hands out paychecks along with report cards

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After the Denver Zoo’s James Garcia, who had been seeking a way to help Peruvian scientists save the frogs, saw students present a robot they had built at a local workshop, he asked if they could construct an underwater model. Reitzig admitted that the system still isn’t perfect.

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Apple’s Strongest Case to Reclaim the Education Market Is Not the New iPad

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An announcement over the PA system reminded everyone that the general assembly session was mandatory—and to not chew gum as no one is above detention. Bells signaled transitioned time between hands-on workshops led by educators. K-12 education market in 2017. Then there’s the simple issue of cost.

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What’s New

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Combined, Faria and Rubicon will serve over 10,000 schools in 130 countries with curriculum support for over 600 academic standards. The revamped website also better illustrates and explains the functionality of the product, including a new products tab that more clearly shows the scope of the MIDAS Education Enterprise System.