How hands-on learning deepens STEM engagement
STEM careers are on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is expected to grow by 10.4 percent from 2023 to 2033,…
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5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science
STEM learning is critical for all students, regardless of their postsecondary path, but by high school, engagement often drops and students lose interest in critical subject matters.
Going beyond technical education to help students flourish
Educators often focus on how well robotics in education can prepare students for careers in STEM fields. And that's both true and important. Robotics is an engaging way…
Whitney Brothers® elevatED™ CollectionReceives Design Journal BEST of 2024 Award
Keene, NH – Acclaimed furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today announced its new elevatED™ Collection of furniture for young learners received ... Read more
12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources
As society becomes increasingly driven by and focused on innovation, the demand for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity has grown significantly. Introducing STEM education at an early age…
The dos and don’ts of parent-educator communication
Strong parent communication ensures that both parties can collaborate as a team throughout the year for the child’s best interest.
Iowa STEM Scale-Up Funding Again Available for Drone Education
BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc., (PCSV) a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ... Read more
Addressing the teacher shortage: Six strategies for inspiring future educators
As teacher shortages continue to challenge K-12 education, it’s essential for school and district administrators to create pathways for high school students to experience the teaching profession.
Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy
With career interests and aspirations forming as early as age 10, the middle grades are the ideal time to start making connections between students’ academic work and their…
Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles
While efforts to increase girls' interest and participation in STEM learning and careers are working, girls still confront significant obstacles in STEM endeavors, leading to drops in their…
SEL implementation soars across U.S.
A national survey of educators and principals shows a record number of K-12 schools reporting social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation, according to new research from CASEL and…
How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students
Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age. Half of all U.S. adults are financially illiterate, as millions don’t know how to calculate interest or protect themselves…
Exploring generative AI products: Essential recommendations for schools on privacy and accessibility
Districts must carefully select the right AI tools to meet their unique needs. This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility.
A surefire way to make science relevant to kids
By eighth grade, almost 50 percent of students have lost interest in science or don’t believe it will be relevant to their education or future plans. Want to…
Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school
Although Mercy Academy is one of four all-girl Catholic high schools in Louisville, Kentucky, we’re the only one that is STEM certified. In fact, Mercy was the first…
4 ways to balance rigor and fun in the ELA classroom
As a former teacher and current teacher trainer, I have seen first-hand how challenging it can be to create English language arts (ELA) lessons that deeply engage students.
Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers
More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…
5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24
Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.
5 can’t-miss events at ISTELive 24
Each year without fail, ISTELive connects thousands of educators--from school and districts leaders to classroom teachers and technology directors--to education experts, industry leaders, and in-depth content sessions.
Black students need more STEM career exposure
Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them, indicating that a significant career exposure gap exists.
Enrollment in VHS Learning’s Flexible Self-Paced Courses Soars by Over 400%
Boston – Across the nation, flexible self-paced learning is capturing the interest of students and their families due to the ... Read more
3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us. And, after watching Star Wars and Star Trek for…
Excite, expand, equitize: Using data to support reading
Five years ago, we were already well into discussions about investing in a digital reading application. A priority was to give students seamless connection to the digital collections…
Digital citizenship, digital literacy, and education
Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. We live in an age of competing attention to hold our interest. If you have ever…
CompTIA ChannelPro 2023 Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Winner Announced
Las Vegas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced that Sirihaasa ... Read more
Data Dump
Highlights from the CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey; PowerSchool 2023 Education Focus Report Spotlighting Top EdTech Challenges and Priorities; and the Department of Education’s State of…
Beyond the classroom today
The long-tail impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues in K-12 education, providing rich lessons learned from the experience for both ... Read more
AeroFarms Celebrates World Environment Day with Bronx School PS 85
Newark, New Jersey (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroFarms®, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, will celebrate World ... Read more
Outsourcing student assessments can revitalize teaching
As a restaurant manager, how would you feel if you were suddenly tasked with inspecting the food in your own kitchen? Or as a gymnastics coach, how would…
ChatGPT is the shakeup education needs
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has dominated conversations in the media landscape and within the education industry. A key conversation focuses on weighing its benefits versus…
Flexible, hybrid learning is key to student success
In the business world, we've seen a sea change in the way people work. While some have returned to the office full time, some are still working remotely,…
How a middle school teacher grew students’ math scores despite pandemic challenges
As a senior at Indianapolis’ Ben Davis High School, Jacob Gregory enrolled in an Exploratory Teaching program. He thought of it as an easy way to leave school…
Why aren’t female students sticking with STEM?
Female middle and high school students have a high aptitude fit with, but low interest in, STEM careers, such as technology, manufacturing, and architecture, among others, according to…
Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana
DERRY, N.H. – In partnership with the Ghanaian Ministry of Education and Israeli government, Intelitek and its parent company, Robogroup ... Read more
NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement
STEM Education is in crisis in the United States. It’s predicted there will be 3.5 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2025--incredible news if not for the…
Gen Z students want STEM careers
Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. 1 preferred career path, according to a survey of 11,495 Gen Z students conducted by the National…
Reading Horizons Launches Free Online Community to Support the Science of Reading
KAYSVILLE, UT — Reading Horizons, a company committed to partnering with educators to eradicate illiteracy, has launched the Science of ... Read more
4 tips for online learning success in schools
Our school has been using online learning since the mid-1990s when we became one of the first to sign up for VHS Learning. Since then, we’ve expanded our…
YouScience Releases National Student Ability Report, Indicates Widening Gap Between Students Aptitudes and Workforce Needs
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and ... Read more
How teachers can make history current this Presidents’ Day
Social Studies teachers seem to have an impossible challenge: take events that happened hundreds or thousands of years ago and make them relevant to today’s teens. That explains…