A bridge spans the north-flowing St. Johns River in the heart of Putnam County, Florida. The Putnam County School District (PCSD) serves 10,000 students across 13 schools in this northeastern Florida region. As a 100% Title I district, PCSD faces significant challenges due to the economic struggles of many students’ families. However, like many small, […]
To enhance student engagement the Curricular Design and Professional Learning (CAST) organization created the Universal Design for Learning Program. Referred to as UDL, “the program guides the design of learning experiences to proactively meet the needs of all learners. The goal is for all learners to become “expert learners.” Expert learners are purposeful and motivated, […]
The pandemic worsened educational inequalities, and it’s demoralizing to see certain groups of students excessively affected. Addressing this problem requires targeted interventions and a commitment to equity for students. Innovative teaching methods and personalized learning models can help address individual learning gaps that students are facing. Investing in technology and digital resources can facilitate remote […]
“Empowering Learners with the Seven Elements of STEM Education: Knowledge, Collaboration, Creativity, Problem-solving, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Empathy.” Introduction Seven Elements of STEM Education is a unique approach to teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). It is based on a set of seven learning principles that emphasize the importance of collaboration, creativity, and problem […]
