Our wide-scale research project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program, is entering its third year. Impact Florida, WestEd, and Legends of Learning have partnered with a large Florida district to explore one key question: How can game-based learning lead to better academic outcomes for students in science? During […]
Can game-based learning help teachers bridge the gap between engagement and academic achievement by pairing science content with the kind of interactive experiences students already love? Teaching science in the upper elementary grades can be an uphill climb. After pandemic-related disruptions, Florida statewide science proficiency rates dropped sharply, from 55% in 2018 to 47% in
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“It’s one thing to speak to your entire ninth grade class and tell them about your advanced academics offerings… It’s another thing to… tell [specific] students, ‘This tells me you’re ready. I’m empowering you to take the next step,’” shares one district leader about their participation in Impact Florida’s Opportunity Cadre. Expanding access to advanced
