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21st Century Skills

Curriculum Can Media Literacy Combat 'Truth Decay'? What Teachers Should Know
A new RAND Corporation report found that there isn't universal agreement on which skills are part of media literacy—making it difficult to evaluate and compare educational programs.
Sarah Schwartz, July 11, 2019
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Science Opinion How to Engage All Students in STEM
Many resources are available to help engage all students in STEM learning and help them persist in STEM careers.
Heather Singmaster, July 9, 2019
7 min read
Federal Opinion Bringing Global Education to Rural Communities
Guest blogger Ryan Hauck shares lessons for providing rural schools with access to global education.
Ryan Hauck, July 3, 2019
6 min read
Classroom Technology Opinion Teaching Empathy Through Documentary Films
Teaching through documentary film can open students up to other's points of view. Guest bloggers from BYkids share tips and resources.
Holly Carter & Zoe Barnstone-Clark, July 1, 2019
5 min read
Teaching Opinion Three Ways to Inspire 21st-Century Global Makers
Guest author Eduardo Caballero shares how maker education can teach 21st-century skills through a global lens.
Eduardo Caballero, June 24, 2019
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Federal Opinion Four Ways to Bring Community Support to Your School
Guest blogger Christine Powell shares four strategies she learned in Singapore for community involvement in schools.
Christine Powell, May 30, 2019
5 min read
Assessment Opinion The Value of Game-Based Assessments
Game-based assessments are more valuable than standardized assessments in many ways, argues guest blogger Tracey Lin.
Tracey Lin, May 28, 2019
4 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Opinion Connecting Students to the World Through Food Studies
Ideas for integrating food into the classroom from guest blogger Sarah Anderson.
Sarah Anderson, April 22, 2019
7 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Innovate, Iterate, Improve: Lessons From Three Education Systems
Three cities used improvement science to implement new reform measures. Guest blogger Christina Russell shares some lessons learned.
Christina Russell, March 12, 2019
7 min read
Jeff Hawkins
Jeff Hawkins
Pat McDonogh for Education Week
School & District Management Leader To Learn From A Bold Vision for Education in Appalachia
2019 Leader To Learn From Jeff Hawkins and the staff at the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative are bent on changing the narrative about what’s possible in Appalachia.
Denisa R. Superville, February 20, 2019
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Students Making an Impact: Global-Scholar Programs in the Midwest
Students can earn a "global distinction" on their high school diploma by completing a capstone project. Annette Cowart explains what this means for districts.
Annette Cowart, February 20, 2019
10 min read
Student Well-Being & Movement Opinion The Value of Middle School Travel Programs
How middle school travel can benefit all students, including those learning a second language.
Heather Singmaster, February 14, 2019
7 min read
Teaching Profession Opinion Empowering 21st-Century Youths: Lessons From Singapore
Lessons from Singapore in developing 21st-century skills in students as well as resources and ideas for U.S. classrooms.
Christine Powell, February 7, 2019
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Education Partnership for 21st Century Learning Joins Battelle for Kids
The organizations focus on helping districts and communities prepare students with skills like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Denisa R. Superville, January 31, 2019
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