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Social Emotional Learning
SEL in the Wild: States Behind in Their Commitments
While social emotional learning has become a darling among many states as an indicator of school health in their ESSA plans, a new brief has questioned whether the work behind the scenes is keeping up.
06/21/18
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Career Trends
STEM Interest Declining Among Teen Boys
STEM interest is dwindling among boys. A recent survey found that just 24 percent of boys 13 to 17 years old expect to pursue a STEM career, down from 36 percent in 2017. However, interest among girls those ages has held steady year-over-year at 11 percent.
06/20/18
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STEM & STEAM
VR Interface Lets Students Explore Civil Engineering
An open immersive virtual reality interface for pre-university and first-year students allows them to explore engineering disciplines, such as structural or hydraulics, as part of engaging their interest in STEM careers.
06/07/18
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Ed Tech Trends
2018 K–12 IT Salary & Job Satisfaction Survey
With only three exceptions, salaries are up across the board for technology professionals in K–12 education in the last two years. The biggest gripe continues to be (not terribly surprisingly) budgets.
05/24/18
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Gaming in Education
How to Use Games to Juice up Science Lessons
The use of gaming for student-centered learning eliminates constraints, increases engagement, boosts collaboration and empowers students to find answers through deep and rich experiences.
05/23/18
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