Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
STEM & STEAM
The latest developments impacting STEM and STEAM learning
Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Robust, systemic change across the education system is needed to achieve major improvements in STEM education outcomes for students
5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy
Students will see how reading sparks their creativity, and how STEM can turn their ideas into tangible solutions
3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning
Even reluctant students become interested in science when they know their work is applicable to the world around them
5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning
As students progress through middle school, STEM learning should focus on building curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills
Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy
Engaging, career-connected learning opportunities spark students' interest in emerging technologies and in-demand careers
7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs
Engaging science labs that align with workforce-ready skills break down barriers to learning complex subjects
3 keys to making math engaging
Embracing game-based learning and using data to adapt tools to students’ needs will bring math to life and make math engaging
Preparing students for Industry 5.0: Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce
As young minds engage with advanced tools, they gain the technical know-how and develop the mindset required to succeed in Industry 5.0
Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?
Methods of communication beyond speech, writing could be essential for multilingual students
Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools
Students training to be early childhood and early elementary teachers often see STEAM as intimidating--here’s how working hands-on with robots showed them how much they already knew
Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles
A new report reveals that internal factors outweigh demographics in shaping girls' STEM trajectories
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Students with dyscalculia typically struggle with critical skills such as memorizing math facts, estimating quantities, and remembering steps to solve a problem
Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder
The first large-scale, in-depth analysis shows uneven post-pandemic recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades
PAEMST honors teachers in communities like yours
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the top honor bestowed by the U.S. Government upon K-12 STEM teachers across the country
A surefire way to make science relevant to kids
When students think critically about problems, they will become the innovators of tomorrow
5 math curriculum insights from educators
I spoke to a wide range of educators at the recent ISTE conference and I was reminded why creativity and math go hand-in-hand
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced workforce, as well as role models for future students
Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school
Implementing initiatives like STEM education and performance-based learning requires a commitment to beliefs and values
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
Thanks to collaborative teachers and a setting that inspires experimentation, these middle schoolers are discovering that STEAM is the key to their future
Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women
A national report reveals a critical need to improve career guidance to address labor shortages in high-paying STEM roles
5 strategies to navigate science literacy in the digital age
Simple strategies and keeping up with the latest digital tools can help students build science literacy skills
3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity
Engaging STEAM content in classroom is the first step to inspiring students to explore those career possibilities in the future
Can a data literacy program make science more relatable?
The data literacy program introduces real STEM professionals through storytelling, helping students better relate to their projects and engage more deeply with the program’s content
5 edtech tools for the statistics teacher (and other teachers, too)
Finding the right tech tools is a must when a teacher begins to teach a new class
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
Educators don't have to shy away from engineering--it's a STEM component that works across core content areas
How I came to love phenomena-based science instruction
A high school science teacher explains how she overcame her fear and learned to love a new, more collaborative approach
5 ways teaching science with probeware promotes 3D learning
Probeware supports science learning by adding precision and furthering students’ investigation of natural phenomena
Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry
STEM programs must prioritize creating inclusive and supportive environments where girls feel encouraged to explore, take risks, and dream big
Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap
Highly-qualified school counselors can deliver tailored support based on students’ unique experiences and needs
Can you take algebra in eighth grade? In many cases, the answer is no
Algebra is often considered a gateway class, which can set students up for challenging math classes in college and career paths in science and engineering fields
Black students need more STEM career exposure
Report from YouScience and Black Girls Do STEM analyzes data from students across the U.S., highlighting significant career exposure gaps in STEM
7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students
The upcoming solar eclipse offers an exciting opportunity to incorporate phenomenon-based learning into teaching
Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread
Math can build bridges to choice and opportunity and connect students to richer learning and life experiences
Museum of Science, Boston releases equity-oriented engineering curricula
Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) brings the creativity and expertise of the Museum of Science into classrooms
Friday 5: STEAM education in action
STEM education offers students many opportunities to develop in-demand skills needed for a growing workforce
5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom
STEM classrooms require skilled management to keep students focused on their tasks
Virtual field trips are an essential part of climate curriculum
VR experiences can improve inclusion and boost diversity in STEM by giving all students the opportunity to see climate science in action
First-ever National STEM Festival welcomes student innovators
U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with EXPLR, will recognize outstanding student science and engineering solutions to pressing global issues
How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math
