Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers
A majority of high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by…
Curriculum
K-12 Curriculum news
With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs
Even before COVID-19, reading scores among U.S. students had been declining for the first time in a decade, something that jeopardizes a generation’s achievement and mobility. As this…
The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education
When I first approached my administration back in August 2021 about implementing a scholastic esports program at school I had imagined facing significant opposition to the idea, and,…
Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM
The history of STEM is filled with amazing women who revolutionized our understanding of science. Take Grace Hopper, one of the first computer programmers who went on to…
How I use PowerPoint to make learning more engaging
In my role as a 5th grade teacher, I've come to believe that one of the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom is to start with…
How I use technology to keep PE relevant in the 21st century
The days of rolling the ball out and playing sports in PE are changing. With the advancement of technology and shift towards collaborative work in the classroom, physical…
5 tech tools I use in my elementary music classroom
Technology has become more prevalent in schools in recent years, with a big uptick due to the pandemic.
AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow
Underserved communities are universally disadvantaged in their access to resources and high-quality technical education compared to their urban counterparts.
Build ‘beyond the game’ for max esports impact
When we started the Orange County High School Esports League as a pilot program in January 2018, there was a lot of skepticism about bringing esports into schools…
How I use digital curriculum in my math classroom
Prior to the COVID pandemic, technology integration in my high school math classroom was mainly used in two ways: discovery-based activities and homework assignments. Finding applicable resources for…