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STEM vs. STEAM: How Educators View Arts and Sciences in K–12 Classrooms Today

EdTech Magazine

STEAM emerged around 2006 to incorporate the arts. Since the National Science Foundation coined the acronym STEM in 2001, K12 educators have been refining their approaches to science, technology, engineering and math.

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Q&A: Using Student Data to Improve Equity and Learning Outcomes

EdTech Magazine

The district increased black student enrollment in AP classes by 600 percent back in 2006. While some K–12 districts in the nation are still experiencing low minority student enrollment in Advanced Placement classes, Westerville North High School is not among them.

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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. 2013; Hattie, 2012; Tanner & Lackney, 2006). Flexible seating arrangements, breakout spaces, and interactive learning corners empower students to take control of their learning.

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Empowerment Through Choice

A Principal's Reflections

The underlying idea in this approach is that choice gives employees a sense of personal control, which can enhance their intrinsic motivation towards their work, resulting in higher morale, creativity and innovation, better performance, more significant organizational commitment, and lower turnover (Chua and Iyengar, 2006). Chua, Roy Y.J.,

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The Power of Routines: Building a Strong Foundation for Success

A Principal's Reflections

By breaking down larger objectives into smaller, manageable steps, we can stay motivated and focused on progress (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006; Wood & Neal, 2016)). Enhanced Goal Achievement : Routines can serve as stepping stones toward achieving our goals. Creating Effective Routines There is no best way to develop a routine.

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Focus On Your Noble Calling, Teacher. You Matter!

The CoolCatTeacher

Published: February 27, 2006. Have thy tools ready: God will find thee work.” ” Charles Kingsley Keep the faith! St Mary's Church and churchyard, Warwick by Robin Stott is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0 Updated: August 30, 2023 The post Focus On Your Noble Calling, Teacher. You Matter!

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How to Get Motivated This Monday Morning

The CoolCatTeacher

She was nationally board certified in 2002 and in 2006 was Mauldin High School’s Teacher of the Year and a Greenville County School District Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalist. Now she teaches at the university level to preservice teachers and teachers getting their master’s degree in special education.

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