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Center for Educational Improvement
Jul 3, 20142 min read
Made With Code: Girls in STEM
By Melanie Holland, CEI Intern. Less than one percent of high school girls think of computer science as part of their future, even though...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jun 9, 20142 min read
Heart Centered Common Core Book List
By Melanie Holland, CEI Intern From Kathleen Odean, a past chair of the prestigious Newbery Award Committee, comes recommendations for...
Center for Educational Improvement
Jun 3, 20143 min read
Finding the Way to More Compassionate Learning
‘If you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want to be happy yourself, practice compassion.” The Dalai Lama In July, CEI...
Center for Educational Improvement
May 30, 20142 min read
Reflections on a Semester Well Spent: Embracing Metaphor
Different Routes. Reading so much material on the subject matter of excellent instruction has led me to think deeply about the different...
Center for Educational Improvement
May 27, 20142 min read
Couch Potato or ?
So if you are like millions of Americans, and others round the world, it may be that your most common way of “doing nothing” is to plop...
Center for Educational Improvement
May 16, 20141 min read
Request for Feedback on Technology Guidelines by May 30
By Christine Mason. Technology is an important component of 21st Century Learning. Earlier this year, to assist schools, CEI developed a...
Center for Educational Improvement
May 13, 20142 min read
Cyber Learning and Gaming-the Future of Education
Norrell Edwards, CEI Intern. As we continue further into the 21st century, we’re seeing more and more alignment of education with...
Center for Educational Improvement
Apr 15, 20142 min read
Science Writer and Other Resources to Create Access to Learning
In conjunction with the Common Core the state of Maryland has mandated that all local school systems use UDL guidelines for curriculum,...
Center for Educational Improvement
Mar 29, 20141 min read
CEI Executive Director Speaks on BlogTALKRadio
KDSL showcases both organizations and individuals working to innovate ideas in education, from any region–local, domestic, or global....
Center for Educational Improvement
Mar 21, 20142 min read
Ancient Ways Uplift 21st Century Humans
By Suzan Mullane, CEI Research Associate. Getting fit in mind, body and spirit is a timeless adult mantra–something to strive for in an...
Center for Educational Improvement
Mar 18, 20143 min read
Montessori and the CCSS or Montessori vs. the CCSS?
Montessori, the Method. The Montessori Method is based on the idea that each child must be permitted to control his or her own learning...
Center for Educational Improvement
Mar 7, 20143 min read
The Virtue of Collaborative Inquiry
‘Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.’ ‘• Socrates Socrates teaches us that the mark of an educated person...
Center for Educational Improvement
Mar 3, 20143 min read
Using Minecraft in the Classroom
by Victoria Zelvin. Not too long ago, I briefly touched on some video games that are already making a difference in classrooms. Included...
Center for Educational Improvement
Feb 28, 20142 min read
Forging the Missing Link: Engineering for Children
What is technology? Anyone living in the first world in the twenty first century can give you examples of technology; however, defining...
Center for Educational Improvement
Feb 24, 20142 min read
Science: Creating Shadows, Learning English
Science to Improve Language. One innovative California school district is tackling the problem of language acquisition in their...
Center for Educational Improvement
Feb 13, 20142 min read
How are you Engaging Girls in STEM?
Nurturing Interest. As an educator, particularly for grades k-12, your STEMful influence on girls is crucial for nurturing a new...
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