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STUDENT VOICES: We need more women in STEM fields, and we have ideas for making that happen

The Hechinger Report

STEM movements often miss one thing — the voices of today’s students. As a result, our generation’s relationship with technology and STEM education is distinct. And we have a few ideas about how to build a better, more inclusive future for women in STEM. Number one: More after-school and summer STEM programs.

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Online Education Advocacy Group Launches as Dept. of Ed Proposes Loosening Regulations

Edsurge

The collaborative effort stems in part from each organization’s participation in 2019 in rulemaking negotiations with the U.S. Department of Education about distance learning regulations. There are think tanks and individuals that cannot let go of that association and have looked to online learning in general with a very jaundiced eye.”

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

NeverEndingSearch

The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project. It was never documented.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

Edsurge

The state partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAAJ Chicago) — a local advocacy organization focused on advancing civil rights and racial equity, which advocated for the passage of the TEAACH Act — to support implementation. But it is a process, one that requires reflection and a growth mindset.

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Part 7… STEM Resource Series… Over 70 Stemtastic Sites

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to the last March post and the seventh in a series of posts that will bring you over 70 STEM links. STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration, please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. Part 4 A list that now supplies up to 40 STEM sites. Part 5 An amazing 50 STEM sites. Keep them coming!

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PROOF POINTS: How a debate over the science of math could reignite the math wars

The Hechinger Report

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift In a study, Powell posed that question to children at the end of third grade, when they should have been able to answer it easily. They launched a website , an advocacy group and an auxiliary group for teachers. Donna folded 25 paper cranes. How many did Natasha fold?

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Learning Revolution Shows Today and Tomorrow: "Connected Classroom," "Exceptional Learners," 2 x "Thrive in EDU," and "REINVENTING.SCHOOL" #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

WEDNESDAY'S SHOWS (July 29) : 10:00 AM - The Connected Classroom with Rusty May - "Teachers Unmuted - Preparing For What’s Next" with Tammie Greweld & Sheryl McAlearney – Master Teachers and SEL Educators." Advocacy in the home, school, community, state, and country.” Host Rebecca Muller, Special Educator and Advocate.