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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

The drop in humanities majors and a significant and simultaneous rise in the number of STEM graduates show that students have altered their understanding of what they should study to achieve success in the post-collegiate job market. Related: With enrollment sliding, liberal arts colleges struggle to make a case for themselves.

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GlobalEdCon 2013 - Day Three Schedule

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Today is day three of the 2013 Global Education Conference. Swift, International Baccalaureate Coordinator ED4ALL - Learning English Grammar by Writing - Mr. Paul Hartman From the USA to Africa: A Unique Primary STEM Global Partnership Emerges - Your Name and Title: Maria D.

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How Technology Helps Social-Emotional Learning Flourish

edWeb.net

Among her most recent notable achievements are 2021 Georgia Carl Perkins awardee, 2020 University of Georgia College of Education Lifetime Achievement awardee, 2019 Georgia Outstanding Woman, and 2019 Georgia Department of Education’s STEM and STEAM Advocate of the Year. Follow Dr. Levett on Twitter @AnnLPGA.

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Using teacher-leaders to improve schools

The Hechinger Report

The model stems from an idea laid out in a paper almost a decade ago by Emily Ayscue Hassel and Bryan Hassel, co-presidents of Public Impact, an education advocacy organization.

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6 fun math facts for Math Awareness Month

eSchool News

There’s no shortage of advocacy for STEM education, and math remains one of the most in-demand skills in college and the workforce. Just 44 percent of 2013 U.S. During April’s Math Awareness Month, math education is in the spotlight. Eight of the top 10 jobs today require mathematics, technology, or science.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

ALL students have access and are engaged in robust STEM activities, preparing them for a career of their choice. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD, near Houston, Texas until September 2013, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California.

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Coronavirus means school food is free across the U.S. What if it stayed that way?

The Hechinger Report

based advocacy organization lobbying for anti-hunger programs. The rise in hunger comes down to two elements: need and access, said Kelley McDonough, a senior program manager for No Kid Hungry, an anti-hunger advocacy group. Hyperactivity and poor memory are also thought to sometimes stem from childhood hunger.

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