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Shapes in Motion: Easy Animation using Pattern Blocks

Shapes in Motion: Easy Animation using Pattern Blocks

​[[{“value”:” Want to add a fun twist to math lessons and engage your students? Look no further than pattern block animation. These familiar manipulatives can be surprisingly versatile tools for creating short, stop-motion animations. By moving the blocks slightly and taking a picture between movements, students can bring geometric shapes to life – imagine a blooming flower or a bouncing…

Can workplaces truly embrace LGBTQ+ inclusivity?

Can workplaces truly embrace LGBTQ+ inclusivity?

​[[{“value”:” Can workplaces truly embrace LGBTQ+ inclusivity? Published: Based at York University in Canada, Professor You-Ta Chuang is exploring intricate LGBTQ+ workplace dynamics and addressing key aspects such as the impact of organisational policies, the pervasive issue of microaggression and the role of activism in fostering a truly inclusive work environment. Talk like an organisation management theorist Heteronormative — a…

How can health and care support break the cycle of homelessness?

How can health and care support break the cycle of homelessness?

​[[{“value”:” How can health and care support break the cycle of homelessness? Published: People experiencing homelessness often face significant health and well-being challenges, but accessing health and care support can be very difficult for them. Dr Michela Tinelli, a health and care economist at the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK, is investigating how out-of-hospital care…

Winter Resources for Busy Teachers

Winter Resources for Busy Teachers

​ Winter resources for keeping students busy during the coldest time of year sound great! I mean, recess has to be indoors and this means keeping students engaged is even more stressful than normal. In the meantime, how many of you have extra time to create new items? Let me do the work for you! I have so many winter…

Generative AI Is Changing Computer Science Education For The Better

Generative AI Is Changing Computer Science Education For The Better

​ By Carla Jose Image Source: Pexels The intersection of artificial intelligence and education has given rise to a range of fascinating transformations. One key player in this revolution is generative AI, a technology that’s making its mark on computer science in an especially meaningful way. For starters, it dovetails impeccably with teaching complex coding processes, and can turn algorithmic…

Early Release Tuesdays

​ Just a reminder that next week is the first Early Release Tuesday. STEM students will get out of school 90 minutes early every Tuesday we have school through May. Dismissal is at 1:15 pm.   

Exploring STEM Learning: Top Subscription Boxes in Canada

Exploring STEM Learning: Top Subscription Boxes in Canada

​ Canada is a land of innovation and discovery, and what better way to nurture the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers than through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subscription boxes? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top STEM subscription box providers in Canada, featuring KiwiCo, CrunchLabs, and Mel Science, each offering unique experiences to…

IES Math Summit Keynote: Cindy Marten & Flight Crew

​ With 34 years of experience in education, Deputy Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, modeled the importance of listening to youth during a keynote for the 2023 Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) Math Summit.  “Whenever I talk with students, I always learn something new. That’s why my keynote today is not a speech. It’s a conversation with five bright, inspiring…

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