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This image shows an 1876 engraving titled "Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776" made available by the Library of Congress. On that day, the Continental Congress formally endorsed the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations began within days: parades and public readings, bonfires and candles and the firing of 13 musket rounds, one for each of the original states. Nearly a century passed before the country officially named its founding a holiday.
The 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence depicted in this engraving set in motion the long process of compromises and negotiations that led to the signing of the Constitution 11 years later.
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Social Studies A Digital Game Offers a Lesson on Compromise, the 18th Century Way
A civics group and historical site teamed up teach about the compromises made to create the U.S. Constitution.
Caitlyn Meisner, August 30, 2023
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Reading & Literacy Opinion Can This 'Shark Tank'-Winning Platform Get Kids to Read?
Summer reading is always a big push for schools and communities. What tools are available to increase their success?
Rick Hess, August 17, 2023
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Classroom Technology 4 Things Educators Need to Know About Kahoot!
The game-based educational platform can raise student engagement, but it is not good for deeper learning.
Lauraine Langreo, August 9, 2023
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Second grader Jace Willoughby plays the online game Keenville at Newnan Crossing Elementary School. The Newnan school is among dozens in Georgia using the game-based testing system with 1st and 2nd graders. The state plans to develop 31 such games by next fall for teachers to use as formative assessments.
Second grader Jace Willoughby plays the online game Keenville at Newnan Crossing Elementary School in Georgia, which created its own game-based assessment.
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Classroom Technology Digital Games Beat Out Lectures When It Comes to Student Learning
Students can learn more from digital games than traditional teaching approaches, according to German researchers.
Alyson Klein, May 17, 2023
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Pathogen Patrol is PLTW's first learning experience on Roblox, providing educators with innovative tools to help students enhance their critical thinking abilities, learn in unique ways, and work together in teams.
Pathogen Patrol is Project Lead the Way's first K-12 learning experience on Roblox, a virtual environment that is increasingly popular with kids. Nonprofit PLTW integrated it into its K-12 curricula to help students learn how the human body fights off infections.
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Curriculum Roblox Makes Its Move Into STEM Education. What Are the Risks for Schools?
Roblox counts 60 million daily users. Now it's pushing into K-12 schools—with the help of influential nonprofit partners.
Benjamin Herold, May 15, 2023
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Illustration of a father and daughter in a classroom. The father is struggling to understand the math his daughter is learning.
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Mathematics Parents Are Often Nervous About Math. They Can Still Help Their Kids Learn It
Games that get at core numeracy skills and family nights where parents learn about changing methods can dial down the stress.
Evie Blad, May 1, 2023
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Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley speaks during an interview at Chess Forum in New York on April 12, 2016. The Brooklyn resident has been inducted to the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis.
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley speaks during an interview at Chess Forum in New York on April 12, 2016. Over the years, Ashley has taught chess to students in disadvantaged communities.
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Teaching Q&A A Chess Grandmaster Makes the Case for Teaching the Game in School
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids.
Elizabeth Heubeck, April 28, 2023
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Students from Renaissance High School's chess club play friendly games against each other at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 2023.
Students from the chess club play against each other at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Mich., on April 24, 2023.
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Teaching 'Everybody at School Wants to Play': Chess Is Trendy Again
The ancient game is surging in popularity among young people.
Elizabeth Heubeck, April 27, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence From ChatGPT to Digital Equity: What to Expect at SXSW EDU Conference
Sessions at the SXSW EDU gathering in Austin will explore how emerging technologies will affect the classroom.
Lauraine Langreo, March 1, 2023
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Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Engaging Technology Tools
This Spotlight will help you discover how video games can improve students’ memorization, how tech can help English learners, and more.
December 1, 2022
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Classroom Technology Q&A How This Superintendent Is Leaning Into Tech and SEL to Boost Kids' Reading Skills
Tech and social-emotional learning strategies aim to improve poor reading achievement.
Lauraine Langreo, November 18, 2022
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Silhouette of a boy's head with brain made from game controller and cable. Silhouette overlayed on a blue pixelated background.
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Classroom Technology Video Games Could Actually Be Good for Kids’ Brains, Study Finds
The researchers found that the gamers did better than non-gamers in tests of their impulse control and memorization skills.
Lauraine Langreo, November 10, 2022
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