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Embracing diversity in the classroom: Strategies for inclusive education

Hapara

These issues may appear isolated but largely stem from systemic problems facing the nation’s schools. A recent UNESCO report showed that across the nation, elementary and secondary students with disabilities experience higher rates of violence by teachers and are up to 1.5 Lack of inclusion harms individuals into adulthood.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

And we have grade checks every three weeks in every secondary school in the state. Danielle Johnson (05:53.074) Yeah, there is a little bit of outlay, but I know in Texas and in other states that our college career readiness depends on CTE and STEM and other types of electives. That's the closest comparison.

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How Introducing AI Across the Curriculum May Address Key Equity Concerns

Edsurge

And the secondary piece is that we help them to not just be lone rangers by allowing them to train other educators and other leaders in their schools and districts so that they can expand into more of an initiative, instead of just one person who knows a little bit about AI. Are these courses mostly for STEM educators?

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6 ways to support computer science education

eSchool News

The authors offer a series of recommendations for federal and state policymakers to leverage this momentum: • Reform curricula for existing technology classes to focus on core concepts of computer science in primary and secondary schools. Establish more STEM-intensive public charter high schools. Atkinson.

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

NeverEndingSearch

However, at each level—middle school, high school, and college—these variations paled in comparison to a stunning and dismaying consistency. SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. That was certainly the case in our experience. You can now find out.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers.

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Good analysis of higher ed trends and strategy: Jon McGee’s _Breakpoint_

Bryan Alexander

post-secondary education needs closer connections to K-12, especially given demographic and economic changes (126-8). I suspect these absences stem from another issue, the book’s focus on traditional-age undergraduate education. ” (30).