A modern new elementary school helps Beatrice, Nebraska, put students at the center of learning. If you ask students to describe what their school is like, chances are you wouldn’t hear the word “fun” used very often. Most school facilities have a very institutional look and feel, designed to keep students compliant while teachers […]
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8 Considerations When Designing Innovative CTE Environments
Career and technical education (CTE) prepares students for success in the modern workplace. But it’s not just for students who aren’t college-bound. In fact, students who take CTE courses in high school are slightly more likely than their peers to enroll in college within two years of graduating, one study found. CTE gives meaning […]
FOSS Modules Incorporate STEM in Science Lessons
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These four interconnected disciplines drive innovation and understanding in our rapidly evolving world. Emphasizing STEM in education prepares students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are vital in almost every field today. By integrating STEM concepts into the classroom, teachers can spark curiosity and […]
Taking a Balanced Approach Between EdTech and Hands-on
School districts nationwide are investing in mobile devices, electronic learning tools, interactive touch screens, 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, digital content, robotics kits, and other age-appropriate EdTech tools in an effort to transform teaching and learning. But simply adding technology alone won’t change the nature of instruction. There needs to be a balance between […]
How to Create Engaging and Effective STEAM Learning Environments
When I taught science to high school students in Oklahoma, I would often set up my classroom in a way that piqued students’ curiosity as soon as they walked through the door. If we were starting a unit on forensic science, for instance, I might stage a crime scene in the middle of the […]
Collaborative Classroom Makeover: Maximizing Engagement
Spark Creativity, Boost Participation, and Create an Environment Where Every Student Thrives In this episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung dives into the transformative world of collaborative classrooms with special guest Dr. Sue Ann Highland, a National Education Strategist from School Specialty. This episode is packed with inspiring insights that will help […]
The Schoolyard Podcast S2, E3: From STEM to STEAM, a Conversation with Brooke Brown
In our latest episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung welcomes Brooke Brown, a National Board Certified Teacher, National Presenter, and Curriculum Author specializing in STEM, Makerspaces, Coding, and Robotics. Nancy and Brooke explore the world of STEM education and the importance of including the arts in STEAM education to prepare students for […]
How to Design Learning Environments That Drive Deeper Student Engagement
For students to succeed academically, they must be invested in their education and stimulated by learning activities. In other words, they must be fully engaged in the learning process. Although educators already understand this, Australian researcher Amy Berry has developed a new way of thinking about student engagement. Berry’s model describes a continuum of […]
5 Key Educational Readiness Strategies
When we hear the term “educational readiness,” we typically think about whether students are ready to learn. In other words, do young children have the foundational skills to start school, learn with their peers, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally? Are older students ready to advance to the next grade level and take on […]
5 Ways to Design Inclusive Learning Environments for All Students
It’s a fundamental right that every child should have the same opportunity for a high-quality education and the same chance to learn and thrive in school as their peers—regardless of their capabilities, challenges, family circumstances, language, or ethnicity. For this to happen, the school environment must feel safe and welcoming for all students, which […]
Nature Journaling with Expert John Muir Laws
One warm morning, as I sat on my front porch, I heard an odd, loud, piercing cry. Soon, a medium-sized hawk flew to the top of the house across the street. It was hard to look away, but I decided I had to try to get my camera to capture the moment. Of course, […]
Summer Science at Home with Nature Journaling
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about summer science at home and nature journaling! Host Tom Racine talks with John Muir Laws, a principal innovator in the global nature journaling movement, as well as curriculum specialist and educator Erica Beck Spencer. Episode Summary Tom talks with John Muir Laws […]
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