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Project-based learning in Northwest Iowa

Dangerously Irrelevant

Many schools in Iowa are trying to find small chunks of time that allow students to engage in some inquiry- or project-based learning. These might be class-level projects, teacher-led exploratories, or student-led ‘genius hours.’ Real projects. And that’s how they should be. Related Posts. Real responsibility.

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To Make Assignments More Meaningful, I’m Giving Students a More Authentic Audience

ED Surge

There are a number of teaching methods developed with this idea in mind, such as project-based learning , which centers on students building skills through working on an engaging project with purpose, and inquiry-based learning , which allows students to develop their own questions and curiosities about content.

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How do you teach antiracism to the youngest students?

The Hechinger Report

Ankita Ajith is one of four college-age friends who are petitioning the Texas State Board of Education to create an antiracist American history curriculum. They are advocating for core curriculum changes in social studies — specifically American history — classes.

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South Dakota Teacher of the Year Sees Teaching as a Team Effort

Teaching American History

George Hawkins , a 2019 graduate of TAH’s Master of Arts with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government (MASTAHG) program , was named South Dakota Teacher of the Year in October. Interdisciplinary Learning Hawkins works closely with a teaching partner who specializes in English Language Arts.