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What alternatives are available for use in a school setting? Sharing of educational materials for teachers and students a priority. Email would also be useful. And an alternative to Google Classroom (although I understand this is a big ask as Classroom is a leader in this field). [more inside]
posted by BrStekker at 6:35 PM - 1 answers

Please share the best statements or other responses you've seen responding to the Trump executive order on K-12 education. Looking for examples to help shape/embolden an organization's response. This statement from the NEA is an example of the type of thing I mean.
posted by Wretch729 at 1:57 PM - 3 answers

I am inundated by the options available to write, revise, and use lesson plans and their tools, handouts, etc. Can you recommend Mac software, app or other easy to follow tools for lesson planning and preparing handouts?
posted by parmanparman at 5:04 AM - 1 answers

I love short informative videos for language study, especially those aimed at older kids, like Sachgeschichte (mit der Maus) and 1 jour 1 actu. What great short videos should I watch? I'm interested in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. [more inside]
posted by kristi at 11:53 AM - 3 answers

There's an MIT continuing education course called: Pricing: Using Data to Improve Pricing Performance. I'd love to take but I can't afford it. If you're knowledgeable about pricing can you suggest any cheaper or free resources? Online preferred.
posted by socky_puppy at 1:08 AM - 2 answers

This is for a research methods class in master's degree program in applied linguistics. I have my topic, but I need to nail down my research question and figure out my methodology. I'm overwhelmed by searching and sifting through and reading journal articles and keeping it all organized. I'm hoping some of you will have some guidance for me! [more inside]
posted by I_carried_a_watermelon at 7:33 PM - 11 answers

Our 20-year-old son, a US/EU citizen and independent traveler who's already studied in Germany for several years and speaks some French, is applying to the EU's Erasmus exchange program to attend the Université Gustave Eiffel for a year (Sept 2025 to July 2026). Would you suggest prioritizing living in student housing near this university, or student housing closer to the city center, or are there other (somewhat affordable) housing options that would support social immersion? [more inside]
posted by Conceptual Nomad at 11:18 AM - 5 answers

I'm trying to get my hands on key stage one and two SATs exam papers from 1985 to 1999 for a history project. Could anyone help me find these English primary school exams.
posted by parmanparman at 5:34 PM - 2 answers

I have a really hard time with rote memorization (spelling, foreign language vocab, scientific/technical vocab) I've been using the ANKI app, and a word will come up, I'll look at it, and by the time it comes around again, I will have forgotten it. Even if I'm studying a tiny set like 5 words-- it just flies out of my head as soon as it leaves the screen. Is something wrong with my brain? Is there any hope? [more inside]
posted by O Time, Thy Pyramids at 7:07 AM - 10 answers

I learned maths up to college level. I know how to do all the basics as well as a little beyond that, e.g., improper integrals and matrix base changes. Yet I do not know the why of any of it. I am moving numbers around. Which resources could help me broaden my understanding in my free time at my own pace? [more inside]
posted by QT at 9:10 PM - 9 answers

I've been playing guitar for 40 years. I'm decent but not great. I've listening to a lot of contemporary prog, metalcore, etc., and would like to become faster, cleaner, and especially develop a better sense of rhythm. I don't want to take in-person classes. What online class/videos/app has worked for you?
posted by signal at 5:33 AM - 4 answers

Can you recommend resources for learning science at a final year of high school and then first year university level? I would like to learn some physics, biology and chemistry. I like using a mix of resources (books, videos, eLearns) Thanks!
posted by kinddieserzeit at 9:25 PM - 6 answers

I think I want to do a degree in pure mathematics. It has to be done online because I cannot go anywhere to do it (due to lack of funds--yuck--and a full time job--yay!), and the local university will not accept me. I have conducted an extensive search and turned up only two options: Open University and the Sorbonne. I'm writing to ask if you guys know of other options. More snowflakes inside. [more inside]
posted by Didnt_do_enough at 8:36 PM - 9 answers

I'm nearly 60, mostly retired and fairly idle. I'm contemplating entering a fulltime academic program that will take five years to complete. Have you, a fellow Old, done anything similar? How did it go? [more inside]
posted by rabia.elizabeth at 12:50 PM - 15 answers

I need an ELI5 on how to calculate permutations. My example below the fold. [more inside]
posted by german_bight at 2:30 PM - 3 answers

I like to draw and enjoy drawing and art classes (mostly drawing). I am looking for some kind of west coast art retreat for the casual art person such as myself. [more inside]
posted by latkes at 10:06 PM - 2 answers

He's an avid reader, reads well beyond his years and has asked for a poetry book "Well, i like poetry books, maybe ones that are a bit deeper? Not just where the sidewalk ends and that sort of stuff" I'm thinking Mary Oliver, Wendell Berry, like that. What can you recommend?
posted by lois1950 at 8:18 PM - 47 answers

In middle school, before being given the hepatitis B vaccine, we were shown a music video about it. I remember the chorus being “Get the facts! Get the vax! Get the facts! Get the vax!“ I would love to see it again.
posted by wheatlets at 10:33 AM - 0 answers

My smart, capable, newly minted middle schooler, used to getting top grades, is suddenly barely passing her exams and extremely frustrated by it. As far as I can see, her main problem is reading the questions precisely. She knows her stuff, she just answers half the question, or a tangential question, or completely overlooks questions! Can you suggest studying strategies for the next time I help her prepare for a test? [more inside]
posted by Omnomnom at 9:27 AM - 17 answers

My grandson in Quebec is having some reading issues. I would like to provide some fun, easy-read books. Possibly a series, with pictures but not a picture book. [more inside]
posted by Enid Lareg at 10:10 PM - 8 answers