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January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Math is the sum of its parts, and it adds on itself. What does that mean? It means that ...
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Math teachers at Utah's Hurricane High School are utilizing a nontraditional teaching approach to help their students succeed. The "Building Thinking Classrooms" strategy promotes collaboration.
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