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What is Learning Sciences and Why Does It Matter?

Digital Promise

Learning sciences research investigates the process of learning in realistic settings, which can include schools, museums, after-school programs, home environments, or anywhere people typically learn. We are passionate about creating equitable learning and building research-practice partnerships.

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Many kids can’t read, even in high school. Is the solution teaching reading in every class?

The Hechinger Report

“We have kids that on our benchmark knowledge assessments are scoring what is the equivalent of second grade, first grade, fourth grade,” said Fisher, who is also a professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University.

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Vote for Digital Promise’s SXSW and SXSW EDU 2018 Session Ideas

Digital Promise

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

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Breaking Barriers to a Foundational Early Childhood Education

ED Surge

Sachdeva transitioned from consulting with the Boston Consulting Group to developing solutions for early childhood education. million daycare centers to develop the tools and knowledge to become a skilled early childhood educator. We take them on this professional development journey over the course of one to two years.

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COLUMN: Want teachers to teach climate change? You’ve got to train them

The Hechinger Report

This story also appeared in Mind/Shift This summer, teachers around the country are planning these lessons and more, in professional development programs designed to answer a pressing need: preparing teachers to teach about the climate crisis and empower students to act. “I Related: Climate change: Are we ready?