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Education's Role in Data Proficiency and Critical Thinking

 "Critical thinking and curiosity are the key to creativity."— Amala Akkineni.

In an age of connectedness and instant access to information, the educational landscape has changed dramatically. From and within the classroom, data proficiency is to be mastered while fostering critical thinking skills remains a top priority. And how can educators better navigate them both for maximum benefit? You will explore education's role in driving data proficiency and furthering critical thinking abilities while providing real-world examples along the way.

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Learn as You Go: 5 Tips for Making Every Travel Experience an Educational Journey

Travel isn't just about seeing new places; it's about learning new things. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or a weekend warrior, every journey holds the potential to be a profound educational experience. This article explores how to make the most of your travels, transforming ordinary trips into rich, learning adventures.
 

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Things to Do in Boston with Kids

Boston is an outstanding and interactive destination ideal for people of all ages. From the historic sites where the patriots fought for the independence of the United States to the indoor and outdoor art collections, you can never run out of places to visit or things to do. It is a destination full of culture, history, sports, and culinary delights served in family-friendly restaurants. 

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How to Overcome the Intimidation of Moving Abroad

The idea of getting to move abroad is exhilarating; not a lot of people get the opportunity to strategize about moving abroad, getting to change their environment, learning a new language, learning about a culture, and so on. Needless to say, all of this is incredibly exciting.  Leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown can be a challenging experience.

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Your Memorable Visit to Michigan: A Natural World Wonder

With soft dunes, clear waters, gorgeous beaches, trails, and swirls of the Northern Lights in abundance, there’s no other state quite like Michigan. It is filled with natural wonders and outdoor adventures that will make any trip here spectacular.

Here are some of the most incredible places you should bookmark for your next visit to Michigan.

Your Memorable Visit to Michigan: A Natural World Wonder

Through the Eyes of an Educator: A Path Forward

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Nov 06, 2023 / 0 comments

It’s November: the time of full speed ahead. The holiday break is in sight, but there seems like there’s always more to do, more decisions to be made, more work to be done, and needing to have a more focused approach. Whether you feel like huddling under a blanket in your self-sufficient pillow fort or forging ahead with the force of a bullet train, sometimes the world doesn’t give us a choice—and the only thing left to do is the next right thing. 

What that is is anybody’s guess. It will be unequivocally different for every single one of us. 

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Using Games to Enhance Teachers' Professional Training and Growth

“Games make learning a necessity to have fun. So there’s no better motivation for kids to learn than to teach the concept with a game.” – Kara Carrero.

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This Week! Titanic the Musical in Theaters is a Must-Watch

 

With extraordinary compassion and true storytelling, Titanic the Musical shares one of the most famous stories in history. And this weekend, you can watch it for the first time onscreen in theaters. 

Highly, highly recommended!

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All You Need to Know to Teach Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead

“The word death is not pronounced in New York, Paris or in London,
because it burns the lips. The Mexican, in contrast, is familiar with death,
jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it; it is one of his
favorite toys and his most steadfast love.”
-Octavio Paz, The Labyrinth of Solitude, 1961. 

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The Best Times to Visit Florida for Perfect Weather and Fewer Crowds

Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US. There are many reasons for this, not just that the weather is generally good all year round, but also the fact of it being home to some famous theme parks (and a lot of other reasons, of course). 

As Florida is so popular, you need to choose the time you visit carefully. To get the best from your visit, here are the best times to go to Florida for perfect weather and fewer crowds. 

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