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Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

eSchool News

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. Springfield Public Schools is fortunate enough to be a 1:1 district that provides Microsoft student laptops for everyone, giving all students access to Office 365. We chose the curriculum from Ellipsis Education for a few key reasons.

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VHS Learning and NMSI Program Enables Students to Take AP Courses

eSchool News

Schools will receive grants to cover all enrollment costs and student access to laptops, as necessary. Our partnership with VHS Learning allows us to increase educational opportunities and empower better outcomes for all students.”. Students also received guidance from NMSI coaches.

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Oklahoma district boasts ‘best in state’ STEM innovation labs

eSchool News

Maker spaces, science labs, and touch screens help students conduct real-world STEM. The addition of these labs is helping to shape Bartlesville High School as one of premier educational facilities in the state of Oklahoma. We are very proud of that.”. Background: In August 2014, Phillips 66 gave a $1.7

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AI Curriculum Is Coming for K-12 At Last. What Will It Include?

Edsurge

elementary and secondary schools teach the subject, maybe because there are so few curricula available for students. It’s very important for education groups to face [AI] head-on,” she said. The organization, which provides education and training to typically underserved groups, has already taught AI in a refugee camp.

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Starting PBL: 30 Amazing Resources To Help Plant A New PBL Idea, Part 2

techlearning

Seventeen Examples of STEM PBL – Take a look at this list of STEM activities that can be brought into PBL. EGFI – If you are into STEM… than take a look at EGFI and all of its possibilities. PBL Clearing House – This University of Delaware site provides some interesting possibilities for secondary schools and PBL.

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A World of PBL: 25 Authentic Resources To Connect Students Beyond The Classroom

techlearning

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” ? While there are several education models that promote this idea, it is a necessity in a well-planned Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit. Global School Net – Explore a site that combines education and technology to strengthen communities and benefit humanity.

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Supply and demand: Getting low-income kids into better jobs by getting them into better schools

The Hechinger Report

The schools are the brainchild of Charles Butt, a big donor to local education causes and chairman of H-E-B, the region’s largest grocery store chain. While some educators worry about turning schools into vehicles for job readiness, efforts to integrate technical training and academic education continue to gain traction.

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