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The Making of the Modern Librarian: The Value of School Libraries

eSchool News

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to general education students. Regardless of ability, all students are entitled to access the resources that help them develop a successful and fulfilling post-secondary plan.

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Friday 5: Student learning under the microscope

eSchool News

Rather than viewing models like these with skepticism until they prove that they can guarantee post-secondary success for all learners, maybe it’s time to expand our concept of education. Education doesn’t have to mean students do all of their important learning in classrooms. How do you ensure student learning in your classroom?

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

Smart Classrooms have the potential to eliminate problems caused by these conflicting student learning styles through the use of interactive technologies that promote universal student engagement. The post Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli appeared first on ViewSonic Library. and whiteboard.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEL can sometimes feel like “one more thing” we have to do, and can sometimes feel inauthentic to students. This is especially true for secondary students. That’s how I came up with these five strategies and routines that help me cultivate a safe and welcoming classroom for secondary students.

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How is STEM Education Shaping the Future of our Science Classes?

EdNews Daily

It is an effort for teachers and students to explore the interdisciplinary aspects of each subject in the scientific field. It is interesting to see students engage in a science activity that promotes science learning and other areas of learning. Students benefit from literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving.

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