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What If We Let Them Wonder? Reigniting Curiosity in Learning
READ MORE →: What If We Let Them Wonder? Reigniting Curiosity in LearningIn my 30+ years in the STEM classroom, I’ve seen it over and over again: when…
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Let Them Build It: What If Building Is the Most Academic Thing We Can Let Kids Do?
READ MORE →: Let Them Build It: What If Building Is the Most Academic Thing We Can Let Kids Do?There’s a saying that goes, “You can’t make an omelet without breaking some eggs.”The same can…
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Beyond Passive Learning – Why Active Learning Should Be the New Normal
READ MORE →: Beyond Passive Learning – Why Active Learning Should Be the New NormalWe’ve clearly named the pitfalls of passive lectures, but recognizing problems isn’t enough. It’s time to…
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Teaching Kids to Think, Not Just Memorize: The Missing Piece in Modern Education
READ MORE →: Teaching Kids to Think, Not Just Memorize: The Missing Piece in Modern EducationJust last week, I had a student reduce themselves to tears in the classroom. Now, that…
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Are We Measuring Student Success the Wrong Way?
READ MORE →: Are We Measuring Student Success the Wrong Way?I see it all the time—students who dominate academically, earning straight A’s in their core classes,…
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Why ‘Sit and Get’ Doesn’t Work: The Case for Play-Based Learning in All Grades
READ MORE →: Why ‘Sit and Get’ Doesn’t Work: The Case for Play-Based Learning in All GradesFor years, traditional education has followed a familiar pattern:📖 Teachers talk, students listen.📝 Information is delivered,…
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The Myth of ‘Lazy’ Students: Why Engagement, Not Effort, Is the Real Issue
READ MORE →: The Myth of ‘Lazy’ Students: Why Engagement, Not Effort, Is the Real IssueEvery teacher has seen it. You assign work, set expectations, and most students get started—some eagerly,…
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Meet Your New Co-Teacher: How AI is Revolutionizing Education
READ MORE →: Meet Your New Co-Teacher: How AI is Revolutionizing EducationWouldn’t it be awesome to have a co-teacher who’s always working behind the scenes? Imagine someone…
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Beyond the Report Card: Real Learning for Real Life
READ MORE →: Beyond the Report Card: Real Learning for Real LifeSchool shouldn’t just be about chasing grades or cramming for tests. What if education were more…