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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

I conducted empathy interviews to gain a deeper understanding of the structural inequities from the perspective of teachers and students closest to the challenge. I learned that it was deeper than simply understanding content: Students had not developed the mindsets or foundational skills necessary to tackle complex problems in STEM.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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Free STEM Resources from Discovery Education and Partners Support National STEM Day 2024 

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 million students, including 2.97

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Celebrating Standouts in Verizon Innovative Learning schools

Digital Promise

DuBois Academy—all started strong out of the gate in their first year as Verizon Innovative Learning schools. Strong coaching quickly built capacity among teachers, and by leveraging their devices in various ways, these schools had the highest student achievement growth in the county on their MAP assessment. STEM Culture of Innovation.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

eSchool News

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Redesigning the Learning Experience

Tom Murray

Having traveled the nation and spent extensive time in schools throughout 2015, there’s one thing I can say for sure: Many of today’s classrooms have amazing 21st century tools sitting in 20th century learning environments. Gone are the days of the single interactive board with only one engaged student at the front of the room.

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