STEM & STEAM Trends5 tips to bring engineering into the classroom December 7, 2022March 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione Teaching students about the importance of engineering gives them the skills required to be the problem solvers of tomorrow
AR & VR in the ClassroomUsing VR to radically improve learning outcomes December 7, 2022February 25, 2022 by Shannon M. Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center & Candice Sears, Director of Instructional Services, Montgomery County Educational Service Center VR tools can engage students in learning and help them connect classroom lessons with real-world concepts
STEM & STEAM Trends5 elements of a strong math intervention program December 7, 2022February 14, 2022 by Kelly Pinkerton, Director of Assessment and Innovative Learning, Vail School District, AZ Encouraging staff collaboration and consistent monitoring can help your district build an effective math intervention program
District ManagementUsing evidence-based math programs to address learning recovery January 20, 2022 by Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Founder, SpringMath Solutions that are supported by research and evidence can help districts as they guide students through learning recovery
Computer Science Education4 predictions for computer science education in 2022 December 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Bryan Flaig, Education Consultant, Makerspaces and STEM After COVID helped shrink the technology gap for students, there has never been a better time to go all-in on computer science education
Coding and RoboticsHow coding shapes students’ future success December 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Yasser Jilani, COO and Co-Founder, Code With Us Here are three major and far-reaching reasons why building coding skills in students should start as early as possible
Virtual Field Trips8 virtual field trips for STEM education December 7, 2022December 24, 2021 by Laura Ascione Top 10 of 2021: In-person field trips aren't possible during the pandemic, but virtual field trips offer fun learning experiences for students
District Management4 education predictions for 2022 December 20, 2021 by Carmelo Piazza, Executive Director/Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of Science From the end of COVID closures to the great potential of universal pre-K, here’s where I see education heading in the new year
STEM & STEAM4 ways a STEAM-centered curriculum is critical to youth education December 7, 2022November 29, 2021 by Cyreena Boston-Ashby, CEO, Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest Purposefully designing STEAM programming can make fields such as computing, AI, and space exploration interesting and approachable for youth
Coding and Robotics3 activities that will turn classroom robots into SEL power tools December 7, 2022October 22, 2021 by Kimberly Fogarty, Science Educator and Innovator, Dexter-Southfield School Classroom robots are great for STEAM lessons, but they also lend themselves naturally to SEL--a lead makerspace educator explains how she blends the two in some of her favorite activities
Coding and Robotics4 ways to support the growing role robotics will have in society December 7, 2022October 12, 2021 by Dmitry Krasovskiy, PhD, Head of Education and Learning Services, EPAM Systems, Inc. Here’s how edtech providers can buoy educators’ efforts to teach tomorrow’s inventors to embrace the future through robotics
Computer Science EducationHow one educator made computer science a “must” during COVID December 7, 2022October 11, 2021 by Laura Ascione The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards, sponsored by Trox, highlights inspiring examples of education during the COVID-19 pandemic
STEM & STEAM TrendsThis virtual science course uses real-life conservation examples to inspire students December 7, 2022September 14, 2021 by Katherine Allen, Environmental Science Teacher, Florida Virtual School & Guy Harvey, Founder, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation A Florida Virtual School environmental science course is using real events to motivate students to take an active role in conservation efforts
Coding and RoboticsUsing robots to help preschoolers love STEAM December 7, 2022August 18, 2021 by Carmelo Piazza, Executive Director/Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of Science, & Karen Piazza, Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of Science It starts with a spirit of inquiry, and also involves turning a robot into a bird—discover how robotics and art merge together in engaging ways
Coding and Robotics5 reasons to set up a coding program in your district December 7, 2022July 28, 2021 by Kimberly Griggs, CTE Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing & Information and Communications Facilitator, Everett Public Schools Here’s how one Washington district has made coding a priority, even during the pandemic shutdown
School Makerspaces5 must-haves for school makerspaces December 7, 2022July 21, 2021 by Laura Ascione Makerspaces offer limitless possibilities and are true avenues for student creativity--make sure yours is well-stocked
District Management3 critical STEM action-items for administrators June 14, 2021 by Mike Lavelle, CEO, Flinn Scientific Planning for a successful post-COVID academic year means taking stock of what STEM instruction might look like in the fall
Coding and RoboticsCoding instruction should follow educational principles December 7, 2022May 17, 2021 by Ness Blackbird, Co-Founder, Blackbird Code Students need pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice coding and avoid a dropoff in high school computer science enrollment
District ManagementHow outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement May 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione As COVID-19 continues on, schools are looking to creative classroom solutions--including outdoor learning opportunities--as they reopen
STEM & STEAM Trends3 reasons virtual STEM is here to stay December 7, 2022May 6, 2021 by Alan Downward, Ph.D., Science Team, Flinn Scientific Virtual STEM offers engaging learning opportunities for students—opportunities that have proved essential during COVID