Articles
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In New Jersey, Hands-On Science Learning Thrives During the Pandemic
April 22, 2021COVID-19 took STEAM Expeditions students out of their Jersey City classroom, but technology and dedicated educators kept hands-on science learning alive.
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Things Are The Same, But Different
April 16, 2021As Jane Fung (CA '02) prepares to welcome students back to her pre-K classroom in East Los Angeles, she reflects on what has changed—and what has not—during her year of remote teaching.
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Milken Educators Take Learning to the Next Level at 2021 NIET National Conference
March 25, 2021Virtual sessions on instruction, coaching, leadership and teacher preparation lead to invaluable collaboration and conversation.
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COVID-19 Changed the Way We Teach
March 12, 2021COVID-19 forced educators to make drastic changes in their practice—some difficult, others surprisingly helpful. Milken Educators share the strategies they're planning to keep, even after the pandemic is over.
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How We Learn: Educating the Community about COVID-19
March 5, 2021Sixth-grade science students explore the concept of invisible phenomena by creating public service announcements about COVID-19.
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Add These Black Innovators and Inventors to Your STEM Curriculum
February 12, 2021The innovations and inventions of Black America are often overlooked. Here are some notable Black names to add to your STEM lessons, during Black History Month and all year long.
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How We Learn: Creating Constitutions
February 10, 2021After studying countries around the globe, students in Nate Bowling's Comparative Politics class in Abu Dhabi reimagine the Constitution.
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Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom
February 8, 2021Looking for creative ways to celebrate Black History Month with students? These resources fit perfectly into the classroom, whether you’re teaching in person or online.
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Milken Scholar Amanda Gorman Inspires Students With Her Words
January 27, 2021Milken Scholar Amanda Gorman inspired young people around the world with her words at President Biden's inauguration. We asked Milken Educators to share students' reactions.
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Let the Games Begin!
December 17, 2020Games in the classroom keep students engaged as they practice vital academic, social and emotional skills.