7 educators share back-to-school action plans
This year, classrooms are opening with a combination of optimism and uncertainty. On one hand, this is the first truly “normal” back-to-school opening since the fall of 2019.
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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…
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…
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.
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…
5 ways to create a strong math culture in your schools
Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready. They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed…
How Minecraft and agriculture lead to an esports competition
Our world is changing around us in so many ways, and the climate crisis is proving to be one of the paramount challenges of the 21st century. As…
6 tips to begin an elementary esports program in your school
The benefits of esports are well documented. A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic…
How esports promotes inclusion and belonging
I grew up a casual gamer, half-decent at a few games like ‘Yoshi’s Island’ and ‘Rush.’ The most intense PC games I ever played were ‘Minesweeper’ and ‘Frogger.’…
How 3D printing is changing education
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must invest in educational technology. When schools use technology to improve the quality and quantity of educational content,…