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10 Big Ideas For Better Classrooms: Striving to Improve Public Education

Successful examples of key elements in improving public education: Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, Integrated Studies, Cooperative Learning, Comprehensive Assessment, Emotional Intelligence, Teacher Preparation, Parent Involvement, Community Partners, and Maximize Resources.

Tags: Comprehensive Assessment, Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning, Technology Integration, K-12
2/1/06
4.19672
4-H Goes Digital

4-H Goes Digital

The Tech Wizards after-school program uses technology to introduce Latino students to careers and educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Tags: 21st-century skills, after-school programs, community partnerships, digital divide, digital storytelling, OR, Project Learning, project-based learning, Technology Integration, High/9-12
5/27/09
0
Math teacher explaining a concept

A Commitment to Academic Rigor

Project learning, integrated studies, and comprehensive assessment support academic rigor.

10/28/09
5

A Commitment to High Tech Education

Sophisticated electronic gadgets such as probes and global-positioning-system devices catch students' interest at Harrison Central High School.

Tags: handhelds, MS, Project Learning, Technology Integration, High/9-12
4/1/03
4.135135

A Community Collaborates in Education

C.P. Squires Elementary School harnesses parents, businesspeople, and retirees for academic and financial support and to staff after-school programs.

Tags: community partnerships, NV, parent involvement, Teacher Development, Elementary/K-5
9/6/04
3.285715

A Conversation with Martin Scorsese: The Importance of Visual Literacy

A conversation with the director ranges from the importance of teaching visual literacy to violence in films to the preservation of classic movies.

Tags: Technology Integration
10/23/06
4.266665
Teacher and kids talking in group

A Culture of Achievement

A supportive and caring environment underpins a strict discipline program.

10/28/09
0
Healthy school lunches

A Healthy School Lunch

A middle school in Berkeley, California, serves up nutritious grub kids love.

Tags: CA, integrated curriculum, Integrated Studies, Project Learning, project-based learning, Middle/6-8
8/31/09
0

A Learning Laboratory Prepares Tomorrow's Educators

Montclair State University gets future teachers into real schools real fast.

Tags: NJ, Teacher Development, teacher preparation, Technology Integration, K-12
3/27/08
4.566665

A New Day for Learning: Expanding the Educational Experience

An overview of how after-school and summer programs engage community partners to extend the learning day and year.

Tags: 21st-century skills, after-school programs, community partnerships, mentoring, mentors, New Day for Learning, Project Learning, project-based learning, school-to-career, K-12
1/5/07
4.5