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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

Because of the lack of strong national guidance and support, some schools used their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to adopt a curriculum that purports to be the “science of reading.” The Reading League predicted this, and outlined it ahead of time in our free ebook, Science of Reading: Defining Guide.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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Data collection and analysis are cornerstones for many STEM and STEAM programs but they’re not just about math. Unfortunately, data collection hardware is expensive and setup is complicated–intimidating for many non-tech-minded teachers. False Target Rejection Technology for clean data. Collect data.

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Distance Learning Short List: Best Free Resources by Grade and Subject

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Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Elementary Arts and Creativity Artsonia. Turn your phone into a lab sensor to collect and analyze data Price: Free. Creative, smart mix of pre-K to K activities is a breath of fresh air Price: Free Platforms: iOS, Android, Amazon.

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How to Create STEM Courses for Best Learning Outcomes

Kitaboo on EdTech

Recent data from a test commonly taken by college-bound high school students found that only 20% of students are ready for courses typically required for a STEM major. In order to familiarize students with STEM concepts, it must be introduced at an early age, preferably from the elementary level.

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Utah STEM Action Center Releases Exemplar Statewide Program Evaluation

MIND Research Institute

Further, the STEM Action Center engaged university data researchers from the Utah Education Policy Center at the University of Utah to conduct the studies in this report – a strategic collaboration that further underscores the Center’s focus on sound research methodology, and independent and rigorous analysis. Further Reading.

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Scholastic And The Council Of The Great City Schools Announce The Inaugural Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award

eSchool News

A one-year site license to Scholastic Literacy Pro® , an award-winning blended learning program that provides 24/7 access to more than 2,500 fiction and nonfiction ebooks for purposeful independent reading, allowing personalized student choice while providing teachers with real-time data to inform instruction.

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Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading

eSchool News

Our overall objective was to expand access to literacy and use real-world data in curating and individualizing collections to better serve the needs of the district’s highly diverse student population. Providing impactful data on student reading habits. We also work as a department to analyze the data and make purchasing decisions.

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