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Major equity gaps persist in access to AP science learning

May 13, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Study finds finds Black and Latino students voice interest and college aspirations in STEM but are excluded from AP STEM learning and courses

Despite students saying that STEM courses are their favorite subject areas and that they aspire to go to college, Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds…

New resources target STEM via aerospace education

May 11, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Free lesson plans, curriculum storylines will help guide students as they explore various concepts in aerospace education, engineering, and rocketry.

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Estes Industries, and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) have joined together to inspire the next generation of scientists and…

How mixed reality glasses can help struggling readers

May 9, 2022 by Denise M. Bressler, PhD, Research Scholar, East Carolina University & Leonard A. Annetta, PhD, Taft Distinguished Professor of Science Education, East Carolina University

Young readers read scientific text using mixed reality glasses to deliver supplementary content in the virtual world

Imagine you are a struggling reader. You dread reading…in any class. You feel like a failure, and you are starting to hate school. One day, your science teacher…

How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program

May 5, 2022 by Andrea Huff, Career and STEM Academy Director, Barr-Reeve Community Schools

Here’s how my district integrated a computer science program that could be taught by existing teachers and got students excited to learn.

With recent research showcasing the growing number of STEM-related jobs that will be available to our graduates in Indiana in the coming years, teaching computer science skills has…

How our school is reimagining math education

May 4, 2022 by Valerie Peterson, Teacher, Scott Elementary School

$When it comes to math education, one teacher is helping students use their power as learners to optimize their opportunities in life$

At Scott Elementary School, our approach to education is defined as GAIN (Growth in Academics through Innovation and Neuroeducation), which includes multiple initiatives to ensure each student reaches…

STEM careers are among students’ top choices

April 27, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new survey reveals inspiring insight into the career paths and subject areas that interest teens--including STEM careers.

Students' interests in various career fields had an overwhelming STEM and digital focus, according to a survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance (ASA).

Why girls need more STEM role models

April 25, 2022 by Terry Ann Laesser, Chalkbeat Detroit

My robotics team is about half girls and half boys--gender equity has meant leading with intention because girls need more STEM role models.

My Advanced Placement computer science course is half girls and half boys. I coach an award-winning robotics team, Retro5ive, that is equally balanced between girls and boys, nearly…

3 ways to teach multi-sensory math

April 18, 2022 by Liz Peyser, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Multi-sensory learning enables students to interact with the mathematics for deep, grounded learning

Learning mathematics is much more than memorization. Rote drill and practice have not shown to lead to significant improvements in mathematics abilities, but rather, using strategies that engage…

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

April 13, 2022 by Erin Naylor, Instructional Specialist, Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

From building on existing courses to finding funding sources, here’s how my district successfully build a K-5 computer science curriculum.

Even with a strict budget, limited teacher expertise in computer science, and the chaos of a pandemic, the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (MSDPT) launched a comprehensive…

3 ways to improve science literacy

April 13, 2022 by Ted Willard, Senior Subject Matter Expert in Science, Discovery Education

Through progressions, practices, and phenomena, science literacy can be boosted through a coherent curriculum

While teachers often experience the same year or course again and again, students and their families can really see how students change over the years in school. Families…

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Major equity gaps persist in access to AP science learning

New resources target STEM via aerospace education

How mixed reality glasses can help struggling readers

How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program

How our school is reimagining math education

STEM careers are among students’ top choices

Why girls need more STEM role models

3 ways to teach multi-sensory math

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

3 ways to improve science literacy

Gale Donates Proceeds from Cameron’s Collection Sales to the CKG Foundation to Support Student Mental Health & Wellness

Inspiring STEM Creativity and the DIY Spirit with a New Virtual Field Trip from The Home Depot and Discovery Education

National Study Finds High Schoolers Keenly Aware of Current In-Demand Jobs, Impacting Education Choices After Graduation

New Report Shows the National Math and Science Initiative’s Long-Term Impact on Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM

High-Achieving Black Students from Colorado Receive More than $2 Million in Sachs Foundation Scholarships Over the Past Year

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