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Personalizing history for more impactful student learning
Social studies teachers can help students personalize history by embracing individualized pathways and oral or local history projects
Nova Scotia’s innovative science curriculum for grades 4-6
In 2015, the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development launched an Action Plan for Education to renew, refocus, and rebuild the education system for the…
IEEE launches annual Maker Project Competition
A new opportunity for the innovative, creative and curious maker to transform problems into technology solutions has opened. IEEE, a technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for…
3 major ways to boost basic data literacy in K-16
A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills Focusing on three specific areas ... Read more
Resource gap may be key to closing achievement gap
Income-achievement gaps now far surpass racial-achievement gaps, study finds Ensuring equal access to resources can help improve educational outcomes and ... Read more
Dremel classroom 3D printing with mobile app
As schools expand “making” beyond traditional interactive technologies, Dremel, manufacturer of tools for life and learning, introduces the Dremel 3D mobile application. The app equips students with anytime,…
Girls outpace boys in tech and engineering problem solving
White and black female students outperformed their male peers in technology and engineering literacy, according to the first-ever nationally representative assessment of technology and engineering literacy from the…
Turnitin opens nominations for 2016 Global Innovation Awards
Turnitin has opened nominations for the 2016 Global Innovation Awards program, which recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in promoting academic integrity, student engagement and the innovative use of…
Middle schools take part in Department of Defense math games
Educational video game developer DimensionU, Inc. hosted the 3rd Annual Department of Defense Math Games Tournament at four military research laboratories around the country. Middle school students from…
Survey: Teaching demands taking toll on educators
U.S. teachers say they are frustrated with testing, changing agendas, lack of influence A new survey reveals teachers are concerned ... Read more
3 ways to use tech in social and emotional learning
Social and emotional learning skills can help students succeed in a digital economy, and technology can play a crucial part in establishing a strong social and emotional learning…
Game-based platform teaches computer science, coding
CodeCombat, which offers a platform to help kids learn computer science, announced that it has closed a $2 million seed round of funding from Third Kind Venture Capital,…
Lowe’s donates $1.5M to career and technical education
Lowe’s, the largest corporate donor in SkillsUSA history, has renewed its partnership with a $1.5 million commitment to the organization, bringing Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational…
New STEM academy targets teachers and adult learners
The University of Denver’s Center for Professional Development and Silicon STEM Academy (SSA) have partnered to provide “STEM for Grown-Ups”, a new curriculum of interactive STEM-Intensive CEU courses…
With investment, STEM surges in Colorado
STEM education took center stage at the Colorado Convention Center, where Lockheed Martin announced an $800,000 STEM investment in partnership with Project Lead The Way and the Denver…
5 ways to interest more girls (and boys) in science
Reworking lessons and the classroom environment can help girls excel at STEM courses Despite recent advances, women remain underrepresented in ... Read more
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…
MobyMax launches cognitive skill social studies curriculum
MobyMax, a personalized learning curriculum, has introduced social studies content for first and second grade. The remaining grades (third through eighth) will be available by August 1, 2016.…
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…
How to turn your classroom into a hotbed of creativity and innovation
Classrooms do not promote nearly enough creativity and innovation. Here's how they can start.
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
ESSA could offer chance to advance personalized learning
