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March 22, 2019
Introduce Computational Thinking with the Music Industry
How teachers can use the music industry to engage students with data
March 18, 2019
Low-Income Students and a Special Education Mismatch
Researchers find disproportionate assignments for low-income students, raising questions about systemic barriers and equity
March 12, 2019
New Micro-credentials Provide Path to PBS Media Literacy Educator Certification
PBS and KQED offer a set of free media literacy micro-credentials that validate media literacy skills and classroom implementation practices
March 12, 2019
Who Does the Edtech Marketplace Benefit, Anyway?
New series on the edtech marketplace failing to meet learners’ needs
March 11, 2019
Here’s How to Encourage More Girls to Pursue Science and Math Careers
Negative stereotypes about girls’ ability can discourage from them pursuing careers in math and science
March 6, 2019
The Research Behind the TED Talk: Angela Duckworth on Grit
How perseverance toward long-term goals predicts student success
March 4, 2019
Making Time for Mindfulness
A new study shows how mindfulness education in the classroom can reduce students’ sense of stress and lengthen attention spans
February 27, 2019
How Do Children Learn Empathy?
Children can develop empathy skills, including the capacity to think about, imagine and reflect on emotional experiences
February 27, 2019
Developing a “National Geographic Explorer” Mindset in the Classroom
How National Geographic’s Educator Ecosystem brings teachers together to help them grow
February 25, 2019
How Guatemalan Students in Omaha Are Breaking Language Barriers
VILs-provided technology helping Guatemalan students at Marrs Magnet Center communicate with their classmates
February 21, 2019
Preparing Students to Innovate with Computational Thinking
Computing skills and knowledge helps prepare students for the future
February 20, 2019
Testing Mode Matters
New research finds a score penalty for computer-based testing — at least at first
