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A study finds promise in project-based learning for young low-income children

The Hechinger Report

A study of project-based learning found that social studies scores were higher for second-grade students who learned this way, compared to students who were taught traditionally. The project-based kids also had slightly higher reading scores but their writing scores were no different.

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Two studies point to the power of teacher-student relationships to boost learning

The Hechinger Report

Two studies on elementary schools published in June 2018 point to the importance giving teachers and students plenty of time to form relationships. Students may learn more. Related: Project-based learning and standardized tests don’t mix. Photo: Jamie Martines.

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Middle school’s moment: What the science tells us about improving the middle grades

The Hechinger Report

Welcome to Community Lab School, a tiny public charter that is trying to transform the way middle schoolers are taught in the Albemarle School District — and eventually the nation. Traditional middle schools are very authoritarian, controlling environments.” Chad Ratliff, principal of Community Lab School.

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High school should be more like preschool

The Hechinger Report

For anyone who’s spent time in an early childhood classroom, the idea that school should be as much about making friends and having fun as learning the alphabet will sound familiar. The adoption of the Common Core standards led many other schools to try the model , too. Preschools and elementary schools across the U.S

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Guest Post: Reimagine What Learning Looks Like in a Classroom

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Many parents at my elementary school have shared that their child uses technology better than they do. I, myself, have even struggled with some of the modern methods of basic math taught in the elementary school. With the continuous rush of a traditional school day, many times those opportunities fall by the wayside.

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A rural Montana district goes all in on makerspaces

The Hechinger Report

Now the middle school, along with two of the district’s other elementary schools and its high school, have makerspaces. Walking through Havre Public Schools this year, a visitor would likely take note of the makerspaces. Related: A study finds promise in project-based learning for young low-income children.

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How to unlock students’ internal drive for learning

The Hechinger Report

Destiny Reyes, 18, spends one school day each week at the New England Aquarium and much of her schoolwork is built around research opportunities there. When Destiny Reyes started elementary school, she felt highly motivated. Like most young children, she liked learning new things, and she excelled at school.