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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

eSchool News

The annual report comes from Code.org , the Computer Science Teachers Association , and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance and offers a comprehensive analysis of national progress in providing computer science education. It features national and state-level policy and implementation data, focusing on high school data.

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Mapping Out-of-School-Time Opportunities: Why It Matters

Digital Promise

That was the thought the Chicago Learning Exchange (CLX) had when creating their most recent report, “ Engaging Youth in a Connected World ,” in partnership with the University of Chicago’s Outlier Research. By creating an asset map of DMTT-focused informal learning programs in Chicago, CLX also hopes to inspire other cities to do the same.

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The Power of Rubrics—Students Take Control of Their Own Learning and Achievement

EdNews Daily

They are an excellent medium for teaching and learning, particularly in writing, STEM, and other subjects that require critical thinking and analysis. . Rubrics are a communication device that gives students performance expectations and helps them take charge of their own learning,” she says. A GPS for Student Learning.

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

Edsurge

Culture embodies our deepest collective social norms and beliefs, and provides the reference points for future learning. Lessons like these promote mathematical investigations within community-oriented contexts and require deep analysis. The brain makes sense of the world, and mathematics, through culture.

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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

Edsurge

Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways? Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences.

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Technology Made Special Education Parents Better Advocates During the Pandemic

Edsurge

Those are lessons that should stay in place long after our current era of remote learning, says research analyst Lane McKittrick, who focuses on special education and families at the Center on Reinventing Public Education. They were empathetic toward schools in Spring 2020 as educators scrambled to make remote learning happen, she adds.

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How I Used Basketball to Help Black Boys Embrace Emotional Wellness

Edsurge

As we progressed through the program, each session delved into specific themes crucial to their emotional development, including identity exploration, representation, dreams and aspirations, self-expression, empowerment and critical inner voice analysis. Students eagerly lined up on the court for the game rounds during each session.

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