We need to put robotics in rural schools
Rural schools in the United States face challenges many of their suburban counterparts couldn’t fathom. For example, access to challenging and engaging STEM courses such as robotics and…
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Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement
Technology and internet access for rural students in some parts of the U.S. is unreliable at best, and this limited access could adversely affect their learning. Rural students…
5 questions students should ask about media
Do your students love to take and edit photos to post on Instagram? Are they obsessed with watching (or maybe even becoming!) YouTube celebs? Do you want to…
Are virtual schools failing students?
Virtual schools continued to under-perform academically, including in comparison to blended schools. Overall, 36.4 percent of full-time virtual schools and 43.1 percent of blended schools received acceptable performance…
How to get students interested in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. These fields help the environment, revolutionize healthcare, innovate our…
How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM
How can schools and districts prepare students for college and careers in STEM? Is it by asking them to passively read a textbook or listen to a teacher…
What motivates girls to pursue STEM?
It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, ... Read more
What? Test scores won’t predict academic growth over time
For years, parents and policymakers have looked to test scores to gauge the effectiveness of school districts and teachers. New research from Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor…
EDITORIAL: Maine high schools should offer computer science courses
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DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award
A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more
Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, ... Read more
Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers
This award honors one elementary school teacher who has established (or is establishing) an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based lesson plan. The lesson ... Read more
Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers
The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five ... Read more
SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes
The SmartMusic Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes will award three prizes to educators, and one grand prize winner will receive a free ... Read more
New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields
President Donald Trump has signed two bills aimed at increasing the number of women who pursue entrepreneurial endeavors and space-related STEM careers. "Currently, only 1 in every 4…
Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge
The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge offers young inventors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by a 3M Scientist ... Read more
15 Hot Edtech Trends for 2017
With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and…
Report warns a decline in language learning could spell bad news for U.S.
A diminishing share of United States residents speak languages other than English--a trend that could have important consequences for business, international affairs, and intellectual exchange, according to a…