Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
The literature review highlights key components of postsecondary readiness, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments, college-going culture, and quality extracurricular activities. It underscores the need for academic and non-cognitive skills, family involvement, and early preparation,... Read more »
This brief outlines key strategies from Smith, Gosky, and Li's research on the relationship between campus visits and postsecondary enrollment in rural school districts. It highlights the importance of early and consistent campus visits, both formal and informal, in increasing college enrollment rates. Read more »
This brief explores the effectiveness of university STEM summer bridge programs in improving first-year GPA and retention rates. It highlights the importance of intensive STEM coursework, tutoring, research opportunities, and mentorship, providing actionable steps for schools to replicate the intervention. Read more »
This brief explores the impact of integrating arts with STEM (STEAM) on science learning for emerging bilingual students. It highlights the benefits of leading with STEAM lessons before STEM lessons and provides practical steps for schools to replicate the intervention. Read more »
This brief outlines key strategies from Junjulas, McKinney, and Chandler's research on math interventions in Alabama high schools, highlighting explicit problem-solving instruction, feedback, small group instruction, and peer-led learning as effective methods to improve student math proficiency. Read more »
This strategy aids students in breaking down and understanding a topic by identifying the necessary conditions (roots) and steps (leaves) required to achieve a final outcome. It involves analyzing the components and actions integral to the process and guides their route to a satisfying conclusion. Read more »
Created by: Sherry Franklin
May 30th, 2024
In this strategy, students roll a die to determine how many words to use in order to answer a prompt. Read more »
Created by: Sherry Franklin
January 17th, 2024
Gimkit is a free, live gameplay platform where students answer questions to compete to earn “currency” and win the game. Read more »
Autodraw is an AI Google product that enables the user to turn scribbles into clip art to create digital content. Read more »
This collaborative strategy has a pair of students working together to answer questions or solve problems. One student, the brain, explains the answer or articulates the steps while the other student, the hand, writes down the information shared. Read more »
Created by: Sherry Franklin
January 26th, 2024
