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Education Special Section
“The way students learn, share ideas, get access to content, create,
and collaborate is fundamentally different,” says Anthony Salcito, vice
president of worldwide education at Microsoft. “Their mindsets are
different, and the workplaces we are preparing them for are different,
so we have to recognize there has been a lot of change. What we’ve
now got to do at a system level, the institution level, is not only
embrace that change but use it in a purposeful way to drive a different
dynamic in classrooms.”
Experts believe that the human psychology of learning has seen
little change over time, but external factors, including the digital
revolution, have unstoppably shaped the way in which we learn
and teach. Technology has brought about exciting and innovative
ways for personalized learning and novel approaches for teachers
to address gaps in learning processes. Yet one constant remains in
education, and that is the critical role of teachers. Human interactions
are undoubtedly crucial both inside and outside of the classroom.
The inspiration and support provided by teachers is what can make a
student successful, even if that student is provided all other tools and
opportunities needed to succeed.
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
If you’re interested in potentially taking on the cost of a
second mortgage, look no further than sending your child
to preschool. When seeking out the program that is right for your
child, many considerations are taken into account including safety,
cost, location, teacher credentials, accreditations, and how each of
these will meet your child’s individual needs. Once thought of only
as daycare, preschools are shaping their early education programs to
mold even the youngest of students for future success.
Across the U.S., the demand for quality early learning programs is
on the rise, with STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematics) making their first appearance to students at
the age of 3. Early Learning facilities are proving their worth through
implementing quality metrics, investing in technologies, and by
offering an array of options for curriculum- versus non-curriculum-
based learning to best suit the learning style of young students.
Preschools and educational daycares, a newly coined term, are
implementing Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) as a
standard for success in early education. The National Center on Early
Childhood Quality Assurance, funded by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, developed QRIS as a systemic approach
to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early
and school-aged care and education programs. In Pennsylvania, the
Keystone STARS (Standards, Training/Professional Development,