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APRIL 19, 2024

Every year, the United Nations recognizes April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day. It is a day we can all participate in making our air clean, our water fresh and our land unlittered rather than accepting the trash-filled oceans, the smoggy skies, and the debris-laden land that is becoming the norm. Despite the questionable health of our world, we have made progress.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 19, 2024

Organizing an Edcamp can provide opportunities for educators to create thriving, impactful professional learning opportunities in their community.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

The threat of climate change has exposed more homes to flooding and wildfires, and it has intensified heat waves that prompt farmers to lose crop yields and a way to sustain a living. Climate change, among many issues, worries Barbara Schneider as she thinks about whether younger generations will be prepared to face scientific challenges altering the world.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Key points: UDL can make learning more accessible for all students–but it requires purposeful implementation 3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms How to create inclusive learning environments with UDL For more news on UDL, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub In a nutshell, Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, is a framework that urges educators, policymakers, and all education stakeholders to think about teaching and learning in a way that gives all students&#

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Discovery Education

APRIL 19, 2024

Starting the Journey: Learn to Read Through Oral Reading Fluency Before we define silent reading fluency, it may be helpful to understand that before students can approach silent reading fluency, they begin their reading journey with oral reading. Oral reading is generally the focus of grades K – 2. Students build foundational skills, such as […] The post Most Tested, Least Taught: Silent Reading Fluency appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district. In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Key points: It’s critical to keep students’ minds working over summer break 11 resources to avoid the summer slide 5 keys to a successful summer reading initiative For more news on learning loss, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When the school year ends, it can be hard to tell who’s more excited for summer vacation: teachers or students.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 19, 2024

Looking for quotes for mother’s day, perfect for expressing love and gratitude this special day? Whether you’re a daughter, son, or grandchild, these heartfelt sayings capture the essence of what it means to celebrate the incredible women in our lives. Dive into our curated selection of Mother’s Day quotes and find the perfect words to […] The post 50 Best Mother’s Day Quotes That Your Mom Will Love first appeared on SplashLearn Blog.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Makeblock offers interactive and engaging programmable robotic kits designed for fun hands-on learning experiences

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Mark Smithers

APRIL 19, 2024

Meta, the tech giant responsible for popular social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has taken a significant step towards promoting healthier habits among its users with the introduction of their latest feature, 'Nighttime Nudge.' This new addition aims to address the growing concern surrounding excessive social media use, particularly during late hours, by encouraging users, especially teenagers, to close the Instagram app when engaged with Reels.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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