Plus, How to Make Math Concepts Feel Relevant to Students
George Lucas Educational Foundation
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March 9, 2022

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What Is Education For? 

Read an excerpt from a new book by Sir Ken Robinson and Kate Robinson, which calls for redesigning education for the future.

How to Make Math Concepts Feel Relevant to Students 

Helping high school students understand that math has useful applications in their lives can boost their engagement in learning.

Boosting Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum 

Visible thinking routines that encourage students to document and share their ideas can have a profound effect on their learning.

Leveraging Guest Speakers to Increase Student Learning 

Guest speakers can share their work experience to show high school students how their studies connect to the world outside school.

Using PBL to Build a Strong Learning Community 

A grade-level project-based learning unit provides academic and social benefits as students work both in small groups and as a whole class.

5 Ways to Motivate Students to Learn Math Effectively 

Students generally feel less anxious and more excited to explore concepts when they connect the math they’re learning to real-life situations.

How to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom 

An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.

How to Foster Spatial Skills in Preschool and Elementary Students 

Good spatial skills often predict future success in math, and all students can improve in this area with practice.

Building a Joyful Classroom Community 

In a year full of uncertainty and stress, teachers in the early grades can create a safe and even joyful learning environment.

3 Ways to Meet Students’ Desire for Social Engagement 

Students are still looking for ways to participate in groups and build community after months of remote learning.

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