Melinda Kolk
@melindak
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Editor Creative Educator magazine (@CreativeEduc8r), PBL and creativity trainer, interested in students constructing, making, and having fun learning!
San Diego
Joined July 2008
Ron Berger shares 2 Key Tips for Teachers who Exhibit Student Learning #POL #exhibitions
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Thanks @ajjuliani for pointing out that 1) we aren't all having the same conversation about education and 2) society isn't even close to agreeing on the point of education https://t.co/KlrknhJEwM Let's get our students creating!
ajjuliani.com
I didn’t think I would have to write this post, AGAIN. But apparently someone needs to write it. In 2016 I wrote the below article in response to a viral article by NPR. They put out a story where a...
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Data science in primary - my session replay at the @WonderWorkshop fall summit. https://t.co/S9dVZTRpug
fall.internationalsteamsummit.com
A Talk by Melinda Kolk
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"The state sanctions and protects the domains controlled by men, especially affluent white men, while destabilizing the ones that give women and people of color economic independence, authority, and professional mobility." https://t.co/KHRZfZQ7l3
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Women Are Ruining Everything (And It’s About Time) https://t.co/iGMXarrdEU
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What part of “its the economy stupid” do some people just not get?
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Direct File has ended. Americans who used the free tax-filing program will have to find a new option. Here are some alternatives.
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A well-crafted essential question requires students to conduct serious research, and also inspires conversations among friends at lunch, and family at dinner. Read this quick post from @hthgse to learn questions you can use to improve yours! https://t.co/RuzAnvC1RW
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The Center for Democracy and Technology has just released a "Rubric to Support Effective Transparency for EdTech Products that Incorporate AI" Wixie is highlighted as an exemplar for "documenting the specific tasks that AI performs" on page 11. https://t.co/ly9MzPFdMq
cdt.org
Also authored by Morgan Badurak. Executive Summary The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (edtech) in the K–12 space has grown significantly (Grand View Research, 2025),...
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Introducing 2nd Grade Students to Research https://t.co/J31ta0D5SN via @KarinHallett revisiting the great Associative Letter project from Liz Allen!
liquidliteracy.com
To celebrate Black History Month our 2nd grade teacher asked me to collaborate on a student research project. Her general goal was for students to each learn about one famous African American. For …
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What an amazing collection of wisdom!!! 6 Words of Wisdom From Teachers for Teachers
edweek.org
Teachers dish on what makes them better at their jobs.
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Shoutout to @steviefrank23 for getting students to create and not just listen to podcasts! #ITECIA Check out her resources:
steviefrank.com
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Stop Teaching, Start Thinking: Build a Classroom that Prioritizes Deep Thinking, Part One – TCEA TechNotes Blog
blog.tcea.org
Discover a practical shift that puts deep thinking—not memorization—at the heart of learning in any subject area. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational...
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How to be a food waste warrior. Such a powerful #PBL project! Perfect for giving students voice, agency, and responsibility through authentic work. https://t.co/3vTpkxXBO0
worldwildlife.org
K-12 lessons, activities, and resources to teach the planetary impact of what we eat and what we throw away.
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Third graders are using Talkies in Wixie to creatively showcase how to properly care for books. #BookCare #CreativeLearning
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So many great events in October put together by the amazing team at SDCUE on October 10 and 11! - Powered Learning Fair - Adobe Creative Fair - Superintendent's Roundtable with Jerry Almendarez - Curriculum Roundtable with Jon Corippo Learn more: https://t.co/40pkV0xOXp
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Great article from @gretchenrubinwith "rules" for a happier life. Love that these have nothing to do with easy! https://t.co/69Ysd70gQJ
cnbc.com
Gretchen Rubin has spent 12 years researching the science of happiness and confidence. Here are 12 useful reminders that have helped her live a more meaningful, regret-free life. The best part?...
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Great artwork!
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Even your youngest learners want to do work that matters! Digital storytelling provides an authentic audience for their efforts. HBGCC - Stars at Night Turbo Talk @ 1:45pm https://t.co/SOfvgHljIL
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