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Discovering the “Ultimate Classroom”: A Student Led Project Based Learning Inquiry

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With the Common Core, state testing, interventions, and all else that goes on in the elementary day, how would I find time for my students to investigate and inquire into their interests? While some studied robotics and social media, others dived into different learning disabilities and schools around the world.

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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

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It began exploding about a decade ago, thanks in large part to the enthusiastic audience of Make magazine and the popularity of public events such as Maker Faires (the most well-known of which was hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House in 2014.) Popular ‘Maker Movement’ Incompatible With Common Core, Authors Contend.

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2016 Global Education Conference Starts Sunday - Important Information!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Dr. Rachel Clarke, Principal Globalizing the English Common Core Reading Materials - Ashley Gwinn Master Teacher and Curriculum Specialist Gomabseubnida, Seoul: How My Summer in Korea Made Me a Better Teacher. - Barrios, Ed.D.; Associate Professor Harmonizing Global Alliances: A Case Study of Afghanistan - Maria A. Gaudino, Ed.D.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Related, via Salon : “ Silicon Valley ’s $300M donation to STEM educatio n is not what it seems.” “Trump Taps Common-Core Foe Mick Zais for No. “Trump Taps Common-Core Foe Mick Zais for No. “‘Eton for all’: will robot teachers mean everyone gets an elite education?

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Hack Education Weekly News

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” Via New York Magazine : “Trump University Told Recruiters to Target Single Parents With Hungry Kids.” Via Education Week : “New Test Pitched As Alternative to Common Core-Focused High School Exams.” ” Via The Atlantic : “The Art of the Swindle.”