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K-12 Education & Learning Innovations with Proven Strategies that Work

What's the difference between cooperative and collaborative learning? And why does it matter to colleges?
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Schools Use Games for Learning and Assessment

Computer simulations are natural learning tools for a generation of video game players.

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How to Help Students Think Abstractly

Learn how you can use metaphors and common sayings to help your students think abstractly.

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Six Tips For Brain-Based Learning

Learn how neuroscience is changing education. Get practical tips, a reading list, and a bonus class project to get you started. (It’s free!)

Brain Based Learning Guide

FREE! NOOK Color Tablet

We’re celebrating the first annual Digital Learning Day by giving away a NOOK Color eBook Reader (a $229.90 value!). Enter by Sunday for a chance to win.

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Discover successful schools and strategies across the country — and use their best teaching practices, training materials, and rubrics with your students.

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