Researchers tout benefits of "embodied" learning  | | (Tetra Images - Jamie Grill) | Researchers are reviewing the effectiveness of "embodied cognition," a method that combines movement and learning to help students understand abstract concepts. Some learning programs apply the principle to educational technology, combining computers and movement. The Hechinger Report (7/9)
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 | New curriculum standards adopted by N.J. education board New curriculum standards for subjects such as social studies, science and physical education were approved on Wednesday by the New Jersey State Board of Education. The board also reaffirmed its support for Common Core State Standards in math and language arts, as well as the use of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, tests. The new standards will be implemented for grades 6-12 by September 2016 and in grades K-5 the following year. The Star-Ledger (Newark, N.J.) (7/9) | Teens get firsthand look at health care careers Students at a Washington state high school spent a year learning about medical careers through a partnership with a local hospital. The students shadowed health care workers and took courses in anatomy, physiology and biotechnology. They also received advice on shaping their studies to prepare for work in the field. T.H.E. Journal (7/9) Other News | Groups seek to remove teacher tenure in more states Following a court decision in California that removed teacher tenure and other job protections for teachers, some advocacy groups are filing similar cases in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, with more states on the horizon. Some say differences in state laws could be a roadblock in future cases. U.S. News & World Report (7/9) |  | If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem." -- Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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