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Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world
Video games teach students in this class how religion works in the modern world Uncommon Courses from The Conversation U.S. highlights an unconventional approach to teaching “Religion and Gameworlds,” a course that explores how video games reflect and shape our understanding of religion in the modern world. The course uses popular video games, such as […]
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NASA, Museum to Launch Junior Pilot School for Young Innovators
NASA, Museum to Launch Junior Pilot School for Young Innovators NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Flight Test Museum Foundation are launching the 2025 Junior Test Pilot School, a six-week program for elementary-aged students to learn about careers in STEM. The program, held at Blackbird Airpark and Joe Davies Heritage Airpark in Palmdale, California, […]
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Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity
Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity Engineering programs have struggled to boost diversity, with underrepresented groups making up only a small percentage of STEM degree recipients and workers. The traditional approach to teaching engineering courses, focusing on individual learning styles, has been shown to be ineffective in promoting diversity and […]
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NASA STEM Programs Ignite Curiosity Beyond the Classroom
NASA STEM Programs Ignite Curiosity Beyond the Classroom NASA’s STEM programs aim to ignite curiosity beyond the classroom, shaping the future of innovation and exploration. The agency’s outreach website, NASA Engages, connects NASA experts and resources with communities, educators, and students across the country, fostering collaboration and inspiring the next generation. Aero Fair is a […]
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How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith
How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith The White Rose movement, formed by German students and professors in Munich and Hamburg from 1942 to 1943, defied Nazi tyranny through their faith, friendship, and humanistic learning. The group’s resistance was rooted in a Catholic intellectual tradition, which they […]
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US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are
US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments, which are pools of financial investments that produce a revenue stream. The endowments are typically tax-deductible for donors who itemize their tax returns, but some […]
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These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk Choose high-quality content that is age-appropriate and educational, such as PBS Kids shows or apps designed for young children. Join your child on screen time by watching media together and engaging in conversations about what’s happening on […]
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How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’ Despite efforts to improve reading skills, two-thirds of US fourth-graders still struggle with basic literacy, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that meets individual students’ needs. A balanced literacy framework combines phonics instruction with teacher-led […]
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NASA Offers Free High School Engineering Program This Summer
NASA Offers Free High School Engineering Program This Summer NASA’s Glenn Research Center is offering a free summer STEM program for high school students in Northeast Ohio, called the NASA Glenn High School Engineering Institute. The program will take place from July 7-25, 2025, and will provide students with a work-based learning experience to prepare […]
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Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management
Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management Artificial intelligence is being used to revolutionize hospitality management courses by providing dynamic simulations that offer hands-on learning experiences. The “Hospitality Employee Relations” course uses generative AI to create interactive scenarios that allow students to practice making decisions in a real-world environment, such as […]
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Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8)
Who Was Alan Shepard? (Grades 5-8) 3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) This article is for students grades 5-8. Alan Shepard was the first American in space. He was one of NASA’s first seven astronauts. Later, he walked on the moon during the Apollo program. What Was Shepard’s Early Life […]
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Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA
Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA 4 Min Read Ways Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA For many students, the path to a NASA career begins at a community college. These local, two-year institutions offer valuable flexibility and options to those aspiring to be part of the nation’s next generation […]
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Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course
Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course While nuclear power can reap enormous benefits, it also comes with some risks. Michel Gounot/GODONG/Stone via Getty Images Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: Socially Engaged Design of […]
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Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation
Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation Students ask questions during a social studies class on American politics. AP Photo/John Minchillo Can you tell fact from fiction online? In a digital world, few questions are more important or more challenging. For years, some commentators have called for K-12 teachers to take on fake […]
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Spanish speakers in Philadelphia break traditional rules of formal and informal speech in signs around town
Spanish speakers in Philadelphia break traditional rules of formal and informal speech in signs around town Spanish-language signs in Philadelphia contradict the grammar lessons most of us were taught. Daniel Guarin Buitrago, CC BY-ND I’ve discovered something fascinating about how Spanish speakers in Philadelphia address each other and communicate through public signs. The discovery is […]
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Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school
Why parents of ‘twice-exceptional’ children choose homeschooling over public school More Americans are homeschooling their kids. Chris Hondros/Newsmakers via Getty Images Homeschooling has exploded in popularity in recent years, particularly since the pandemic. But researchers are still exploring why parents choose to homeschool their children. While the decision to homeschool is often associated with religion, […]
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5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19
5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19 Students sit in pop-up tents during wind ensemble class at Wenatchee High School on Feb. 26, 2021 in Wenatchee, Wash.. David Ryder/Getty Images The U.S. educational landscape has been drastically transformed since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered school campuses five years ago. Access to high-quality teachers […]
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