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The VariQuest Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Suite Blog contains resources on classroom ideas, lesson plans, industry news, events, and offers throughout education.

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Common Core

Focusing on Common Core: Are States Pulling Away?

By: Margo Ensz
March 18th, 2014

VariQuest is excited to begin a series of posts and resources pertaining to the Common Core State Standards accompanying our eGuide, "School Environment & the Common Core."

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Common Core

Focusing on Common Core: What do Teachers Say?

By: Margo Ensz
March 14th, 2014

VariQuest is excited to begin a series of posts and resources pertaining to the Common Core State Standards accompanying our eGuide, "School Environment & the Common Core."

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How to Write a Grant eBook

How to Write a Grant eBook

This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Education Policy

Policy and a Pint: The State of Education

By: Margo Ensz
March 6th, 2014

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Common Core

Edutopia on Common Core & Visual Literacy Strategies

By: Margo Ensz
February 21st, 2014

VariQuest is committed to providing the most up-to-date information in the education technology industry. We currently have a Common Core State Standards (CCSS) content series in the works, complete with a comprehensive guide and several focused conversations (stay tuned!). So, when we saw Edutopia’s February 20th article titled “Common Core in Action: 10 Visual Literacy Strategies,” we knew it had to be shared.

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Grade Level: Secondary (7-12) | Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Student Engagement | Academic Subject: Interdisciplinary

Rethinking Parent Engagement in Urban Schools

By: Margo Ensz
January 30th, 2014

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Education Policy

Sound Off: The Student Success Act

By: Margo Ensz
January 27th, 2014

In July of 2013, Congress passed the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), which is commonly seen as an amendment to the No Child Left Behind legislature. Though the new legislation has not yet seen an academic year through, individuals and organizations are speaking out about what they think of H.R. 5. Here we have compiled key points from letters, statements, and op-eds, but first, what is the Student Success Act?

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | VariQuest Tools: Perfecta 2400

Perfecta™ 2400 Named One of DA’s Top 100 Products

By: Lindsey Graff
December 2nd, 2013

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends

Rebuilding a Kindgergarten Classroom After Tragedy

By: Lindsey Graff
October 30th, 2013

VariQuest is excited to open our blog to educators across the country who are interested in sharing their ideas, stories and opinions with our network of teachers, administrators and more. If you have something you would like to share, please let us know! Email your ideas to variquest@variquest.com.

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Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Differentiated Instruction | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800

Creating a Visual Learning Environment Using 21st Century Die-Cutters: White Paper

By: Lindsey Graff
August 31st, 2013

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