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Why Mr. Johnson’s Classroom Is More Fun Than Yours
An elementary educator’s own academic struggles inspired him to use a project-based approach that simulates real life—and boosts test scores. By Anthony Johnson Some ... -
4 Most Important Higher Education Happenings of 2015
2015 was full of activity, good and bad, for higher education. Let’s look back at just a few of this year’s happenings: Are for-profit ... -
‘Read to the Final Four’ Literacy Tournament Tips off Across Arizona
The contest will use excitement around the 2017 NCAA basketball championship to inspire third-graders to read (PHOENIX) November 1, 2016 — With the help ... -
Dr. Judith L. Zimny Is Chosen to Head the National Institute for STEM Education
HOUSTON — Oct. 24, 2016 — Responding to the overwhelming interest received since its launch earlier this year, the National Institute for STEM Education ... -
Learning Upgrade Launches New Mobile App to Serve ELLs on the Go
The app, created as part of the Adult Literacy XPrize Competition, delivers literacy instruction for a wide range of English learners (SAN DIEGO, CA) ... -
Florida Tech spearheads STEM poster program
The Florida Institute of Technology hopes to inspire students to seek out careers in science, technology, engineering and math and has started a poster ... -
Pres. Obama announces $1 billion early education investment
President Obama has announced $1 billion in early education investments that will come from a combination of public and private commitments. Speaking at the ... -
Research Shows That Project-Based Learning with Defined STEM Boosts Student Engagement and Test Scores
In a new study, PBL helped students perform better on standardized assessments and project tests than students in direct-instruction programs (CHICAGO, IL) October 20, ... -
Performance Matters Invites K-12 Teachers and Administrators to Participate in Episode 4 of Salon Series Examining Educator Viewpoints on Personalized Professional Learning
Sandy, Utah — Oct. 12, 2016 — Do K-12 educators have the power to shape their professional learning destinies? In a nationwide survey of ... -
President Obama announces $240 million in STEM funding at White House Science Fair
President Barack Obama used the spotlight of the 5th annual White House Science Fair to announce $240 million in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) ...