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Fighting Fake News in the Classroom

Edsurge

While Facebook and other social media outlets have pledged to tackle fake news , the results are lackluster. As a former middle and high school classroom teacher, my first thought is: What can I do to fix this? Even on seemingly-serious websites, credibility is not a given.

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5 Ways to Prepare Every Student for the STEM Economy

Edsurge

Students engaged in STEM programs are prepared for success in the classroom and the workforce. Students engaged in STEM programs are prepared for success in the classroom and the workforce. Look for STEM programs and online resources that provide step-by-step curriculum designed for the classroom or PD opportunities for teachers.

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Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards

eSchool News

And we’re thrilled that Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Ô was recognized for Most Comprehensive Culturally Relevant Teaching. Carolina’s 2023 Best-in-Class Winners: The first winner, setting the standard in 3D learning and 3D assessment, is the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum.

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Resources, stories, and connections with those who use social media in today’s k-12 classrooms

The Innovative Educator

In case you missed it, the webinar was called “Social Media: An Essential Tool for Today’s Classroom.” In the webinar, I shared case studies of amazing students, parents, and teachers. Thank you to the 300+ folks from around the world who joined me for the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship webinar on EdWeb.

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How to Assess Your District: The Global Challenge Project Case Study

The CoolCatTeacher

You know, we have kids who are really into social media, and they have an opportunity to work with clients to design their website or Twitter campaign or Facebook page or text outreach. Vicki: This is a remarkable project, a great topic for Wonderful Classroom Wednesday, this Global Challenge Project.

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How Baltimore CPS Used Communications Strategies to Create Personalized Learning Buy-In

Edsurge

He explains: “Parents, who were used to coming to Back-To-School night and sitting at their child’s assigned desk, would need to be educated on why the classroom looks different. Ambassadors post ideas and pictures of what is happening in their classrooms on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest using the #BCPSLH and #BCPSSTAT hashtags.

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A Year in Review 15-16

The Thinking Stick

Then “Doing the Work” to start changing teaching practice to understand how to make the most of this new tool and connected classrooms…it’s been tough but exciting. You also have started to change lessons, units and overall pedagogical approaches you use in the classroom. I think you’re doing plenty for a 7 month roll out.