Best online resources to use at home and school There’s a reason people say, “It’s like learning a new language!” when learning something that’s difficult—it takes practice, diligence and off-hours studying to become fluent in a new language. What’s more, middle school students may struggle to become fluent in a new language with classroom instruction
A few years ago, I wrote an article for students about the surprising amount of sugar that Americans eat. Toward the end of the article, after explaining how sugar is added to some foods you wouldn’t expect (crackers! tomato sauce!) and describing how consuming too much sugar can impact your health, I mentioned that some
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An after-school program that heightens students’ curiosity about STEM and makes learning fun Every day after school, in the 9 Dots Community Learning Center (named for the 3×3 puzzle that challenges one to think outside the box) in Los Angeles, underserved middle school and elementary students are defining their own futures. 9 Dots’ free program
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Introduction Middle level educators have a deep awareness of their students’ tremendously social nature. Young adolescents yearn to be connected with their peers, whether sharing excitedly during lunch, on the school bus, or in the hall- ways, and regardless of whether they are face-to-face, across a room, or immersed in a screen. Digital tools, including
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A game show template encourages and engages reluctant learners. When you think about it, most middle school teachers would make great game show hosts. We get to know our contestants, we tell them the rules of the game, we play the game, and everyone is a winner for having the experience. What if every middle
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Bringing effective leadership to a new school in Luxembourg. When Atert-Lycèe Redange, a middle-secondary school in Luxembourg, opened its doors in 2008 to 360 students, Claude Boever’s dream became a reality. Today, the school serves 1,200 students on a pristine campus located in the village of Redange near the Attert River. As the school was
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