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OPINION: Distrust of science in the coronavirus era reminds us why we must boost elementary science education

The Hechinger Report

Yet many people in our country looked askance when guidelines were revised or refined based upon new data. As we confront the lack of diversity in STEM professions and the general public’s lack of confidence in the work of leading scientists, we must recognize that we have designed a system in which K-5 science instruction is undervalued.

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The Surprising Science of Life Changing Moments

The CoolCatTeacher

Dr. Michael Rousell studies these moments and relates them to neuroscience. Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today.

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How one district has diversified its advanced math classes — without the controversy

The Hechinger Report

The accelerated track in middle and high school drew mostly from elementary schools in affluent neighborhoods, where students tended to perform better on a pre-algebra placement test that they had one chance to take as fifth graders. She decided to talk with her principal at the time, Lisa Witcher.

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Kids are shooting hoops with rolled up socks, but pandemic phys ed is not cancelled

The Hechinger Report

If school closures continue through the end of this year, childhood obesity rates will climb by more than 2 percent, according to estimates in a recent study by a researcher at Washington University in St. Kyle Bragg, an elementary school PE instructor in Scottsdale, Arizona. Others are trickier.

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Summer camp 2021: More anxiety, more learning, more hugs — same fun

The Hechinger Report

Summer camps, many of which remain financially fragile after last year’s closures, could see an influx of cash: The American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund earmarked $1.2 Related: Twenty-six studies point to more play for young children. billion specifically for evidence-based summer enrichment.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs.

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Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: What are some general guidelines for when you bring drones into the classroom to make it safe. During that time, I participated in the Study Tour of the Former Soviet Union and lived in the Russian House. Vicki: So Santha, obviously some teachers might have some safety concerns about drones in the classroom. Santha: (laughs).

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