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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

ED Surge

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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4 Ways to Discover the Best Edtech

Digital Promise

The infusion of technology into our culture is the greatest change that our educational system has ever experienced. Not long ago, many schools required teachers to include the use of technology in their daily lesson plans. Teachers were grasping at anything that could fulfill the “obligation” of using technology.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. By partnering with HBCUs, the hope is that the curriculum will be more culturally responsive to the needs of students in the rural South.

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How Creative Technology Can Help Students Take on the Future

ED Surge

It’s also important to equip them with professional-quality templates and assets so that the projects they’re creating actually look like professional outputs. Pedagogically, this approach is real-world, authentic, project-based learning.

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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

ED Surge

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. Employers that encourage a culture of innovation provide their employees with greater job satisfaction and lead to improved workplace performance.

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How Can the Metaverse Transform Learning?

ED Surge

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. Who’s going to teach them?

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Training Today’s Youth to Become Tomorrow's Mental Health Care Providers

ED Surge

The discrepancy stems from systemic factors like economic inequality, as well as cultural ones. The California Department of Education has created resources for students who may need support, and has identified the lack of diverse providers as a problem the state needs to solve.