5 ways to interest more girls (and boys) in science
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
Survey: Teachers now use twice as much gaming and video in the classroom
Teachers' use of game-based environments and online apps has doubled in the last six years, according to the annual Speak Up survey released on May 5. The national…
STEM priorities: Computer science, funding, and gamification
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here,…
8 ways digital media will evolve for the future
While digital educational media can continue to have a substantial impact on children, the size of that impact is directly proportional to a commitment to equity, according to…
Casio’s ed-tech products help teachers boost engagement
Every year, during the first week of May, people nationwide take a moment to show their appreciation for all that teachers and educators do on National Teacher Appreciation…
Online petition urges computer science education funding
An online petition urges Congress to provide $250 million to help schools and districts integrate computer science into the curriculum. In a letter sent to Congress, the authors…
Fab labs to launch in early childhood programs
Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM will develop early childhood fab labs in Head Start programs Teaching Institute for Excellence ... Read more
Here’s how to leverage federal funds for STEM education
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance around leveraging federal funds for STEM education in an attempt to close the equity and opportunity gaps that persist for…
NISE announces STEM certification, degree programs
As science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs continue to grow, the U.S. Department of Education has set a priority to increase the number of students and teachers…
Data-rich carts offer new avenues for teaching physics
To teach concepts in forces and motion, many schools utilize low-friction dynamics carts and tracks, and then attach sensors to allow students to collect data from their experiments.…
Why this one STEM course has four different teachers
A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications What does it mean to truly apply classroom ... Read more
Students see the future through robots
Robotics programs drive interest and teach critical thinking Brittany Lopez held the remote with care, keeping her eyes on the ... Read more
Oracle bolsters computer science education
In conjunction with The White House Science Fair 2016, Oracle and The White House recently announced Oracle’s plan to invest $200 million in direct and in-kind support for…
4 radically different school models upending education
Goal setting and PBL serve as cornerstones for new school models. Is self-directed learning every student’s future? These days, there ... Read more
6 fun math facts for Math Awareness Month
There's no shortage of advocacy for STEM education, and math remains one of the most in-demand skills in college and the workforce. But math also becomes challenging to…
Researchers: Math needs a more visual approach
Taking a more visual approach to math instruction at the K-12 and higher-ed levels could dramatically change brain development as it relates to future math success, according to…
Researchers tackle gender bias in STEM education
STEM education at the K-12 and university levels has seen its share of headlines, as industry experts and policymakers tout its importance in the nation's economy and workforce.…
National STEM Video Game Challenge now live
The National STEM Video Game Challenge is open today for student submissions of original, playable video games and game design documents. The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame…
Fab School Labs Makeover Contest launches with prizes up to $100k
The Northrop Grumman Foundation has launched its online contest, Fab School Labs, to encourage today’s children to become tomorrow’s innovators by creating science classrooms and technology labs that…
NGSS Explorer helps teachers with digital STEM resources
Common Sense Graphite search and ratings tool connects educators with STEM and STEAM apps, websites aligned to NGSS A new ... Read more
STEM news site for students launches
Science and Technology Research News (STRN), a site posting news with discoveries from researchers around the world, has been created for STEM students and faculty. Designed specifically for…
Partnerships strengthen computer science movement
Computer science education is enjoying more prominence thanks to awareness efforts such as the Hour of Code, as well as states' efforts to put more weight behind Advanced…
Virtual reality helps students build career skills
High school student Anthony Torres didn’t set out to become a virtual reality mentor for his school, but his passion for 3D modeling and anatomy made him the…
Dept. of Ed launches makerspace design challenge with $200,000 in prizes
White House competition is giving schools the chance to design and realize the perfect makerspace A new Department of Education-sponsored ... Read more
8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design
Looking to develop designers and entrepreneurs? SXSWedu offered several ideas How can schools prepare students to be the designers, innovators, ... Read more
Partnership will develop solar energy education
Kansas City-based energy company Brightergy and global nonprofit Women in Solar Energy (WISE) are announcing their partnership to develop KidSun. KidSun will be an energy education program built…
Teachers gain access to OER math curriculum
EdCaliber, creator of Lessoneer, a teacher empowerment platform for K-12 school districts, and Mathematics Vision Project (MVP), announced the availability of the complete MVP open educational resource (OER)…
Science achievement gaps begin as early as kindergarten
Science achievement gaps present between racial, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the eighth grade already exist when those children are in kindergarten, according to new research published in…
4 ways forward-thinking districts are inspiring more students to code
Check out how 15 innovative districts are exposing more students to coding and closing the participation gap.
Vernier’s LabQuest Stream uses Bluetooth for data collection
To expand data-collection possibilities in the science classroom, Vernier Software & Technology, creator of real-time sensor data collection, graphing, and analysis tools for science education, has developed LabQuest…
StoryBots launches interactive resources for teachers
JibJab Bros. Studios launched an expansion of its StoryBots franchise with StoryBots Classroom, a free resource for educators that includes hundreds of videos, books and activities for use…
2016 math gaming competition kicks off
Educational games developer DimensionU, Inc. has launched the 2016 Spring Tournament Season for its DimensionU Math Video Game Competitions in partnership with a variety of local education agencies…
Computer science could become grad requirement for Chicago students
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Shmoop releases computer science, technology courses
The White House recently took aim at the lack of computer science education in the U.S., with a proposal to spend $4 billion to turn up the volume.…
Survey: Students discouraged from seeking STEM teaching careers
