Inspiring Breakthroughs Blog

Creating breakthrough moments on each student’s unique learning journey — together.

Open Any Door with Critical Thinking

Workplaces are changing fast. Jobs with “routine” work have decreased and there’s a much bigger emphasis on soft skills like the 4Cs. In part one of our four-part series, discover how critical thinking unlocks future pathways for students and how STEM in particular fosters it.

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The Power of a Positive Math Identity

October 23, 2023

Ever wondered why it's acceptable to say 'I'm NOT a math person' but rare to hear 'I'm not a reading person'? Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of the detrimental effects of math anxiety, and why it's time to embrace that we are all, indeed, 'Mathers'.

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Inquiry-Based Learning: What I’ve Learned

Student-Centered Learning

October 20, 2023

Imagine Learning implementation specialist and former social studies teacher Timothy Lent discusses the value of inquiry-based learning for students, strategies teachers can use to create successful inquiry projects, and why Traverse's huge library saves teachers "a ton of time."

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Celebrating Bilingual Students with Imagine Español

October 5, 2023

The benefits of bilingualism are astounding, and our multilingual students deserve to be celebrated. Here are 5 ways Imagine Español, our K–5 supplemental Spanish literacy program, honors the culture and heritage of bilingual students.

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Trusting Inquiry

Community

September 19, 2023

By allowing students space to think (deliberate ideas), talk (collaborate around ideas), and do (produce ideas), teachers can build a culture of classroom trust with their students that accelerates inquiry-based learning in the classroom.

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Soft Skills with Big Impact: the 4Cs of STEM

Student-Centered Learning

September 7, 2023

Make STEM classrooms a playground for curiosity, a canvas for creativity, a stage for communication, and a hub for collaboration. When students embrace these skills, they're not just preparing for the future — they're shaping it.

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