Starr Sackstein is a writer and education reformer focusing on the student learning experience.
Educators
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Professional DevelopmentInterviewsProject-based learningEducators
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Effective formative assessment strategies can help us understand not only where students are in their learning, but how we can help them move forward.
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During Teacher Appreciation Week, edCircuit shares stories highlighting educators’ accomplishments across the U.S. from the past years.
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Explore effective classroom learning with Armand Doucet, focusing on personalized teaching, technology integration, and strategies for student engagement.
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Project-based learningEducators
Why We Need Authentic Learning More Than Ever Right Now
by Todd Stanley10 minutes readDiscover why authentic learning matters more than ever, how real-world experiences boost meaningful education, and why traditional methods fall short today.
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The real bridge between grit and growth mindset is neuroplasticity. When students see their brains change, they gain confidence to persist and learn deeply.
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EducatorsTodd StanleyProject-based learning
Balancing Content Standards with Real-World Learning
by Todd Stanley5 minutes readNarrowing the number of content standards required to fashion ones centered on real-world skills
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If both skim reading and deep reading have value, shouldn’t we be teaching these skills to our students?
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A look at how research and real-world teaching unite to boost decoding, improve reading skills, and give every child the literacy foundation they need for life.
