Tag: STEM
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STEM Learning Must Go Beyond Memorizing Facts and Theories
By Steven Korte There is a growing global demand for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals. At the same time, experts in science education are ... -
Obama calls for limits on school testing. Here’s why
Kalpana Jain, The Conversation President Obama has urged states to cut back on too much testing. In a Facebook video message October 24, the president urged ... -
How to Choose the Right Childcare Center
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Whose responsibility are sexual predators on college campuses?
Recently President Obama announced his “It’s On Us” campaign that calls on all college-aged men to step up their efforts when it comes to protecting women ... -
Seeing the World Through a Different Lens
Defining Irlen Syndrome and why you haven’t heard of it before now Max was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in first grade. He was placed in ... -
Dr. Vernon Morris: A Modern-Day Scientist to Celebrate
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Tips to Help Students Cultivate Music Appreciation
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A mother’s view on cell phones in the classroom
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Study: Narrowing achievement gap would add $10 trillion to GDP by 2050
One study after another has shown a wide educational achievement gap between the poorest and wealthiest children in the United States. This prompted researchers at the ... -
How LRM is transforming teaching and learning
Behind every successful adult is at least one person who pushed him or her to greatness. If you ask some of the world’s highest achievers what ...