The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now, Sean, you’re currently working with iPads and some online formative assessments for STEM classrooms. He also continues to consult for various districts across the country at the elementary, middle, and secondary level training teachers and administrators. What kind of research are you doing right now?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Bitsize is the BBC’s collection of free short videos and lessons (they’re all bite-sized) on over fifty subjects taught in Primary or Secondary education. It has become the largest STEM video library of its kind. Topics include languages, music, technology, social studies, science, engineering, maths, journalism, and more.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2022

And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014. India has even introduced coding from class six, based on the country’s new education policy.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. And despite some “uneven” progress in recent years, STEM fields are just not as diverse as industry leaders would like. Critics have alleged the framework rejected rigor for “wokeism.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014. India has even introduced coding from class six, based on the country’s new education policy. Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whether your interest lies in special education, professional development, or even the broader context of educational policy and global education, these journals are your ticket to staying ahead of the curve. With a keen focus on policy-related questions that carry substantial weight in the education landscape, this journal is a heavy hitter.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2018

STEMpath is a joint effort between multiple organizations, including the nonprofit mindSpark Learning; Couragion; Metropolitan State University; and Colorado Succeeds—which are all geared toward educators interested in pursuing STEM-CS credentials. AP computer science courses are for the final mile in secondary school.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 8, 2014

After winning the $500 prize last year, I purchased an XYZ 3D printer to integrate STEM into my classroom. The annual Speak Up surveys are used by schools, districts, states and national leaders as they make decisions about policies and funding. My students since then have created iPhone cases, key chains, tie clips and more.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

They rallied around me on my post-secondary journey, which prepared me for my eventual career promoting equity in education. My story is an American story to believe in, but it required policy supports like funding for community colleges and ESL programs, engaged and supportive faculty and staff, and nonprofit and community partners.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Quite often, these teams collaborated to create policies around technology and to problem-solve whatever challenges would arise. Initiative 2: Reconsidering Internet Filtering — Filtering policies had originally been set up to protect students, but they often frustrated secondary educators and students alike.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 27, 2019

This choice rotated licensing into a secondary priority. As people advocate for one priority over the other, this advocacy often ends up becoming formalized in policies and programs. For example, some schools have ZTC policies and ZTC degree programs. Other schools have OER policies and OER degree programs.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2022

California’s state university systems have been leaders in listing data science as an acceptable course for admission; the state has also piloted successful secondary and postsecondary versions of a data course. And universities across the country are now offering data science courses and majors.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2017

Asa Hutchinson, convened a group of state legislators, secondary and postsecondary education leaders to formulate policies and actions that positively support computer science. million STEM jobs will be computer-related. Jobs in computer science, IT and related fields are a large and growing sector of the nation’s economy.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Dr. Levett noted that the processes being used by the Utica and Savannah-Chatham districts are parallel in many respects, though a number of the specific policies reflect the unique circumstances and types of students in each district. Many also have a desire to give back and do not perceive STEM careers as a way to do that.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Recent NAEP scores showed startling declines that could amount to as many as 22 weeks of learning loss, according to Thomas Kane, faculty director of Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research. Righting the ship and preventing more harm will require bold thinking and creative use of resources.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

STEM education would emphasize problem-solving, interdisciplinary approaches and the value of discovery and play, according to a new 10-year vision from the American Institutes for Research for the U.S. Department of Education’s STEM Initiatives Team. Next page: The 6 components of future STEM education.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2018

That’s the idea at least behind the latest summative assessments from Project Lead the Way , a project-based STEM curriculum, which is introducing new tech-based question types to measure a raft of noncognitive skills from collaboration to general problem solving (in addition to subject-specific questions about engineering or coding concepts).

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edWeb.net

JUNE 2, 2021

billion went to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Districts must use the money on evidence-based programs that help stem learning loss, close the digital divide, and address social and emotional learning needs. She is a recognized STEM education expert, an authority on U.S. Thus, of the $30.7

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

These issues may appear isolated but largely stem from systemic problems facing the nation’s schools. A recent UNESCO report showed that across the nation, elementary and secondary students with disabilities experience higher rates of violence by teachers and are up to 1.5 percent more likely to be suspended multiple times and 2.2

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Shannan Bittle, a secondary math specialist for Union, said new academic programs — like aviation and construction — could offer students more ways to apply higher levels of math in lucrative jobs. “We But the district remains committed to its changes. We try really, really hard not to keep people out” of accelerated math, she said.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The working group also developed sample scope and sequences for both the elementary and secondary level. One of the complications of implementation and accountability stems from the fact that the TEAACH Act requires “a unit of instruction” dedicated to Asian American history, which is vague and open to interpretation.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 7, 2021

You could always give simple rules, provide basic question or answer stems, and have students ‘debate’ one another–or you, the teacher, assuming a person, place, or idea. See also Sentence Stems for Higher-Level Discussion. Formal debate is as much about the process as it is the content itself, so plan accordingly.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2020 and 2021, Congress passed the CARES and ARP Acts, which created and added to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Program ( ESSER ). But as many large organizations return to normal, school districts face a daunting challenge: key federal relief funds are set to expire next September.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 4, 2017

And research supported by the Lumina Foundation suggests states that have adopted such an approach have seen growth in on-time graduation, the number of overall graduates and the percentage of students seeking STEM-related degrees. The Lumina Foundation is among the funders of The Hechinger Report.).

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2021

Dr. Ash Vasudeva is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, where he oversees the Carnegie Foundation’s policy and communications efforts to build the field’s capacity for improvement research and networked improvement communities. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters. Dr. Ash Vasudeva.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Autodesk provided more than 335,000 students and educators from secondary schools with professional software and services for use in classrooms, labs, and at home. Verizon originally committed $100 million in cash and “in-kind commitments” to boost student achievement in STEM over three years. 17), he can count securing a $1.5

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading. Freepik Cities and states will utilize dynamic policy making as they reach data maturity. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Back channel refers to the idea of a secondary discussion happening in the same environment as a primary presentation or demonstration. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Contribution for all.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical. .

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2017

Related: Universities and colleges struggle to stem big drops in enrollment. In 2013, the White House decided that the nation needed a rating system that would evaluate the approximately 7,000 post-secondary institutions that participate in federal student-aid programs. The way past the deadlock over data seems to be twofold.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2016

New report offers policy recommendations to sustain momentum for computer science education. The authors offer a series of recommendations for federal and state policymakers to leverage this momentum: • Reform curricula for existing technology classes to focus on core concepts of computer science in primary and secondary schools.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2015

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. If you are attending, check out my STEM and Maker’s Session. YouTube has devised an interactive curriculum aimed to support teachers of secondary students (approximately ages 13-17). Learn more at this link.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Let’s look first at the immediate contexts of education: demographics, policies, finance, and culture, with an emphasis on the United States. Instead, government policies actively support what looks a lot like an oligarchy. Primary and secondary schooling are already deeply determined by class differences. Demographics.

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edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

To help with this work, there is also an Educational Justice Assessment and Transformation Tool, which can help educators evaluate and improve key aspects of a district plan, such as relationships and climate, student behavior and discipline, policies and procedures, and teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2016

billion for career and technical education programs in grades 7-12 and in post-secondary institutions. “It is great to see leadership from the Department of Education with new the CTE Makeover Challenge,” said Tom Kalil, deputy director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

From theory to PowerPoint instructional design in a STEM lesson. Richard Close Planetlines Connect Students Around the World - Daniel Kinzer Director of Experiential Learning School 8:00pm Alternativas lúdicas basadas en TIC para la ensenanza del cálculo en el bachillerato - Mr.

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