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Professional Learning School Leaders Need and Deserve

A Principal's Reflections

These experiences made me and others come to the conclusion that professional development, or “PD,” as it is often referred to, is broken. Image credit: [link] The overarching problem stems from the fact that PD is driven by external forces and outside agendas.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues.

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New Professional Learning Opportunities with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

And finally, the National AfterSchool Association added seven micro-credentials to its STEM Facilitation stack , where informal learning facilitators demonstrate competence in cultivating engaging, positive, and purposeful STEM learning environments. Start earning these micro-credentials today!

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Martians in Your Classroom, STEM, and Making Makerspaces Accessible

The CoolCatTeacher

The question is if we’re equipping that child and the others to go behind them with the knowledge and intuitive exploration of making things work together for success through rich making and STEM spaces. Today we talk to Rachael Mann, author of The Martians in Your Classroom: STEM in Every Learning Space.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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#EDvice: Closing Learning Gaps with Rotational Models

A Principal's Reflections

Knowing where kids are and then developing strategies to meet their respective needs is one of the most effective ways to close learning gaps post-pandemic. While the challenge is real, rotational models can stem the tide. If you are interested in learning more, drop your email in the comments section.

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Expert Mentors: A Professional Development Model for STEM and Maker Education Implementation

User Generated Education

Implementing Maker, STEM, STEAM Education. In order to prevent STEM and maker education from becoming a flavor of the month, there needs to be specific strategies provided to educators on how to embed STEM and maker activities into their curriculum. Professional Development.

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