Learn how an AZ school used the engineering design process to successfully establish a schoolwide STEM focus. By Christine Rowlan Teachers are good at juggling all of the new each year — new admin, new standards, new curriculum, new students, new assessments, new parent expectations, […]
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Three elementary school teachers explain how they created an engaging and dynamic project that empowered students to build future-ready skills. By Grayson McKinney, Zach Rondot, and Amanda Oliver “Never again is someone going to pay you to give them answers they can look up online. […]
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By Anne Jolly I remember a haunting conversation with a 7th-grade science teacher – I’ll call her Sara. Actually, I guess Sara was the one who was haunted – haunted by the possibilities of what STEM could mean in her classroom if she could just […]
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By Rachelle Dene Poth Most schools have reached that somewhat chaotic or challenging time of the school year. Spring is in full swing with schedules packed with academic events, sports activities, high school musicals and of course, the testing season is upon us. For some, […]
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By Jacie Maslyk When we were kids we thought about future careers as a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. Maybe we dreamed of being dancers or football players. Today, kids still think about those options, but they are quickly developing a growing knowledge […]
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By Anne Jolly Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must have” skills in our workforce and society. Since creativity is crucial for learning, fostering creativity should be a natural […]
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By Rachelle Dene Poth About a year ago, I read about something called the “gig economy.” Not knowing what that meant, I turned to Google to do a search and within .30 seconds, I had over 35 million results. After a more advanced search and […]
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By Rachelle Dene Poth There are so many different ways to get our students involved in learning with the use of technology. When we leverage the technology properly, there really are no limits to the number of resources and the possibilities to enhance and extend […]
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By Anne Jolly Kids are born creative, curious, and imaginative. They like to daydream and ask questions. Children you teach have the potential to make unusual connections, imagine, and come up with multiple ways to do things differently and better. Classrooms are filled with potential […]
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By Carolyn Marchetti In just a few days, on March 14, I will join with my friends, colleagues and millions of others around the globe to celebrate Pi Day. For the uninitiated, Pi Day is an annual celebration that honors Pi, the numerical value of […]
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