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3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms
With the push to build STEM literacy and get more students—especially girls—into STEM fields, engagement is needed across science disciplines
5 steps for creating a custom makerspace
No two makerspaces are exactly alike, according to one media specialist who offers up her top recommendation for tailoring the space, materials, and activities to goals based on…
7 innovative 3D printers for the classroom
We recently rounded up seven 3D printers targeted toward educators and students, from big to tabletop-size, from pricey to affordable.
Social robots could better engage children with autism, research says
Preliminary research indicates that students with autism might develop stronger social skills via interaction with social robots Milo visits elementary ... Read more
STEM teaching toolkit supports deeper learning
A new STEM teaching toolkit from the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) aims to improve curriculum design through authentic, collaborative, project-based learning experiences. Developed from…
How 3 districts empower teachers as tech leaders
Plans to transition to a digital environment are forming in districts across the country, but the success of those plans largely hinges on one thing: teacher buy-in. Three…
Amplify introduces game bundles
Amplify has announced it will offer its lineup of 30 cutting-edge, educational games for sale to schools and districts as separate bundles, in addition to offering it as…
Making hard programming easier for novice makers
Microcontroller programming is useful but complicated for makers. New tools can make it accessible to all.
Science gets a new mobile device
hen students think and act like real scientists, instead of just reading about science, they improve their understanding and develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. To help…
CUE 2015 Student Showcase highlights students projects, Two Bit Circus STEAM Carnival
CUE is once again proud to feature innovative student curricular projects from schools and districts at its Student Showcase, held in conjunction with the CUE 2015 Annual Conference…
Kentucky districts boost math learning
The Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative (KVEC) is partnering with WIN Learning to bring WIN Math, a digital career-based, math and workplace skills solution, to schools within the 15…
Vernier, NSTA announce 2015 STEM award winners
Seven science and STEM educators—one elementary teacher, two middle school teachers, three high school teachers, and one college-level educator—have been chosen as the winners of Vernier Software &…
$500K for middle school STEM labs
Northrop Grumman Foundation is launching an online contest to encourage today’s students to become tomorrow’s innovators by creating classrooms and science labs that inspire. The Fab School Labs…
4 maker myths debunked
Making, maker spaces, and maker labs have dominated educational discussions in recent months. How can schools create maker spaces for students? How can they link maker technology and…
10 steps to making yours a STEM school
Simple ways to galvanize your school and community to improve outcomes in STEM subjects, such as engineering and biology.
How to make elementary teachers stronger in STEM
It's no secret elementary teachers are often weakest in STEM. A targeted PD program out of one university may help, according to these school leaders.
Are students getting enough STEM?
Washington residents are concerned about the state’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs, according to a survey conducted by Washington STEM, a nonprofit aiming to improve innovation…
New STEM PD program targets admins
With a $500,000 commitment from Chevron, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has launched a new initiative to support school administrators as they work to strengthen teaching and…
800 new digital learning activities help prepare for PARCC and SBAC tests
Compass Learning recently announced its Pathblazer math and reading intervention solution and Hybridge blended learning solution have been enriched with more than 800 new digital learning activities for…
Schools, STEAM professionals interact online
Schools in Porterville Unified, Long Beach Unified, and Oakland Unified school districts in the Linked Learning Alliance are receiving full access to Nepris— a cloud-based platform connecting science,…
5 gorgeous apps to help you learn about space
STEM learning seems to be a national priority today, with calls for more computer science, engineering, and coding opportunities for students of all ages. In fact, using students'…
106K free teacher-created digital textbooks hit the web
More than 100,000 teacher-created digital textbooks are now available online through the CK-12 Foundation's free STEM content and tools platform. The 106,000 digital texts, or FlexBooks, come from…
Google hopes to boost AP computer science pass rates
As research reveals that minority students enroll in and pass high school and college STEM courses less often than their peers, efforts are emerging to encourage those student…
CK-12 introduces free elementary math content
The CK-12 Foundation has launched its first free interactive math practice problems and videos for K1-5 grade levels. The new offering is fully aligned to Common Core and…
Feds plan to bring new STEM partnerships to students
New federal interagency partnerships will bring hands-on STEM learning opportunities to high-need students during after-school and out-of-school time. Through this collaboration, the Department of Education's 21st Century Community…
Journey to the student-centered makerspace
Whether you know it or not, your students are already making things outside of school. From digital animation and programming to video production and duct tape crafts, it’s…
These amazing kits make electronics simple and fun for every student
Very young students often have a hard time engaging meaningfully in electronics projects. Sure, most middle school kids can learn the function of basic electronic components and follow…
Education gets spotlight in SOTU
President Obama in his Jan. 20, 2015 State of the Union Address highlighted the need for high-speed broadband for all Americans, access to higher education opportunities, and the…
Which of these top 20 programming languages should your school teach?
Way back in the 1970s, working as a computer programmer was quite prestigious, and if you wanted to get into computer programming, your potential employer would more often…
How can the U.S. change math education?
Changing the way math content is presented to students and ensuring teachers feel empowered in their math instruction are two important steps to elevating math education in the…
Top 10 of 2014, No. 4: The Maker Movement
Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 4 on our list…
Competition essential to solving U.S. STEM gap
Developing a rigorous vetting process for talented teachers and opening up school choice options are paramount to engaging students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to…
Top 10 of 2014, No. 6: STEM
Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 6 on our list…
Top 10 of 2014, No. 8: Coding
Each year, the eSchool News editors compile 10 of the most influential ed-tech developments and examine how those topics dominated K-12 ed-tech conversations. No. 8 on our list…
5 top tech tools of 2014
Some of the year's top ed-tech tools include a free slideshow creator, a reading tool with embedded assessments, and an adaptive math practice game. How many of 2014's…
Mobile apps, gaming top students’ school wish lists
