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Classroom Innovation
Mark Edwards // Mar. 19, 2013 // 11:29 AM

Mark Edwards explains how an investment in technology and the mantra “Every child, every day” has transformed Mooresville Graded School District. More



Kristina Puga // Mar. 6, 2013 // 1:10 PM

“Donuts With Dads” was created to help some LA children without fathers. Male role models from the community come to read books with the kids. More



Andrew K. Miller // Nov. 12, 2012 // 8:00 AM

Games can provide a safe and engaging environment for kids to try, fail, and try again. More



Jean Desravines // Sep. 21, 2012 // 8:00 PM

CEO of New Leaders Jean Desravines provides tip for how principals can foster a great learning environment for students. More



Jon Dudas // Sep. 13, 2012 // 9:21 PM

Success in STEM subjects requires students to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success. More



Sevil Omer and Devin Coldewey // Aug. 20, 2012 // 1:10 PM

Technology and education experts say new technology is shaking the foundations of educational institutions. More



Rebecca Lucore // Jun. 19, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Some introductory STEM courses are creating a “Social Darwinism” effect on women and underrepresented minorities. More



Nikhil Goyal // Jun. 18, 2012 // 10:27 AM

A high school student gives his case for getting rid of the grading system. More



Carol Dweck // Apr. 9, 2012 // 4:39 PM

Standardized testing teaches kids that intellectual abilities are fixed, and that the purpose of school is to measure them. More



Nina Terrero // Mar. 15, 2012 // 9:05 PM

Music and band teacher Alvin Aureliano Davis is the 2012 Florida Teacher of the Year Award and places academics before music in his classroom. More



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