contributed by Dr. Zak Cohen From Mistakes to Mastery: A Roadmap for Developing Mistake-Literate Learners In 2009, President Obama spoke to a group of students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. As someone who had readily and unabashedly admitted to his mistakes as a youth and how these missteps informed the adult he had…
Across the country, schools face a significant shortfall in qualified STEM teachers. According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than half of states report a deficit in STEM teachers. This shortage is more pronounced in high-need, low-income schools. Below we’ll share key data points about this critical shortage; explaining why it’s more important than…
Hello friends! Here are notes and detailed explanations for questions and answers to the NBME internal medicine Form 5 practice exam. Hope this helps and good luck! Check out the answers and explanations for NBME internal medicine Form 6 practice exam here and NBME internal medicine Form 4 here. Valvular insufficiency of deep veins occurs…
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In recent months, the popular short-form video app TikTok has been at the center of a heated debate in the United States. With concerns raised about national security and data privacy, the possibility of a U.S. ban on the app has become a hot topic of discussion. As users, businesses, and creators on the platform,…
By: Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Office, Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education This spring, Federal Student Aid (FSA) will begin improving how individual borrowers manage and repay their federal student loans. Through multiple phases, we will bring online an entirely new federal student loan servicing environment – a goal we have pursued for more…
By Kaitlin Anselmo Pothireddy Educators worldwide grapple with the question: should edtech be used in early elementary? The debate often pits the advantages of technology against concerns about screen time. At Khan Academy, we assert that the issue isn’t whether to use educational technology but whether we’re choosing the right tool for the job. That’s where…
The U.S. Department of Education Invites Applications for NPD Competitive Grant By: Beatriz Ceja, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and Loredana Valtierra, Policy Advisor, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD) The need for bilingual and multilingual teachers is critical more than ever, as over five million of our public-school…
Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Edge•U Badges and EVERFI The day it happened to me was in my fourth year of teaching. I was in a new seventh grade language arts position, one I’d started in January after a teacher retired mid-year, so I hadn’t had enough time yet to build…
Hi friends! In our fast-paced lives, maintaining high energy levels and a positive mood is essential for overall well-being and happiness. While various factors contribute to our energy levels and mood, nutrition plays a crucial role. Certain foods are known for their ability to provide sustained energy, boost mood, and enhance overall happiness. In this…