The coming coding revolution
I think we’re now going through a phase a lot like the beginning of the Renaissance, which is why I think we need to teach all the kids…
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3 ways teacher community supports STEAM education
I’ve turned to an online community of fellow STEAM educators to exchange various perspectives and approaches to continue teaching in a hands-on way – even when students are…
5 ways edtech builds cross-curricular connections to STEM content
Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction.
5 fun education grants and contests for schools
Schools need funding to elevate students' learning experiences, and education grants are key in that process.
5 tips for inclusive STEM learning experiences
Preparing students for STEM careers and advanced learning opportunities is about more than just teaching math, science, engineering, coding, and computer science to the youngsters who want to…
3 tips to engage students in math feedback during remote or hybrid learning
when we transitioned to remote learning I found myself falling into this cycle. The consequences were obvious immediately--student work deteriorated. I quickly had to figure out--how could I…
6 ways to bring statistical literacy to any classroom
As we face another year of unpredictability triggered by the global pandemic and other factors, perhaps the only thing we can be certain of is that the future…
New science resources promote critical thinking and problem solving
New resources from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) are intended to help K-12 educators, including parents homeschooling their children, plan their science lessons. Based on the best…
Teaching preschoolers to love STEAM
In the spring and summer of 2020, Brooklyn Preschool of Science closed down for six months due to COVID-19. During those same six months, almost 300,000 people left…
A national esports effort aims to ‘change the trajectory’ for students
As a student, video gamer and flight instructor Hudson Davis was often bored in school. He found that many classes provided only a surface-level understanding of key topics—and…