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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

November 26, 2024 by Laura Ascione

An annual look at computer science education reveals persistent gaps in access, particularly for underserved student groups.

More policymakers are prioritizing computer science education, recognizing the vital role it and other STEM subjects plays in helping students develop workplace-ready skills.

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Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection

May 23, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based ... Read more

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Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

March 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth ... Read more

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Vernier Science Education Launches Two New Sensors for High School and College-Level Environmental Science

August 24, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Adding to its robust data-collection offerings, Vernier Science Education has launched two new sensors for high school ... Read more

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Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

May 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 (Geneva CUSD 304) today announced it has renewed its multi-year partnership with ... Read more

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

March 30, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery ... Read more

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Vernier Science Education Updates Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to Further Meet the Needs of Educators and Students

March 29, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has updated Vernier Graphical Analysis ® Pro to further meet the needs of high ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

Helping students understand the Nature of Science

March 27, 2023 by Ted Willard, Senior Subject Matter Expert for Science, Discovery Education

The Nature of Science is what distinguishes science from other methods of knowing such as art, philosophy, or social science

Science is more than just a body of knowledge; it is the process of discovering new knowledge. Therefore, science education needs to involve more than just memorizing what…

Featured Podcast

How to deal with the STEM situation

February 28, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Listen to an industry expert explain how robotics offers the perfect way for younger students to develop critical higher-order skills

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: What is computer science education lacking?; Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool; and STEM…

Computer Science Education

What is computer science education lacking?

February 23, 2023 by Alex Yelenevych, Co-Founder and CMO/CPO, CodeGym.cc

There is no one answer to why computer science education isn't more widespread--but many of the obstacles are surmountable

The evolving needs of the IT workforce are constantly discussed--even people who are far from it understand the constantly growing needs for computer science. And yet, U.S. high…

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Vernier Software & Technology is now Vernier Science Education

August 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon, August 17, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology has changed its name to Vernier Science Education. This new ... Read more

District Management

2021 Takeaways: New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness

March 9, 2022January 11, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Bots are become more and more common in education, and it seems their potential is almost limitless

In this episode of Getting There: Innovations in Education: 3 best practices and classroom methods to take with us to ... Read more

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VHS Learning Extends Commitment to CSforALL Movement

November 12, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Boston – Nov. 9, 2021 – At the fifth annual CSforALL Summit, VHS Learning announced its plans to further its ... Read more

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Easy Science Experiments for Kids at Home

June 30, 2020June 3, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A collection of fun, safe, and easy science experiments for your students and parents can do at home. Science education ... Read more

DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

A partnership with DuPont Pioneer and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to recognize excellence and innovation in ... Read more

Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

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

May 31, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers provides selected K–12 teachers (up to 25) in their first five ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Report: Gamifying computer science is an easy place to start

August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

With efforts to expand computer science education growing across the nation, some schools still grapple with a big problem: they don't have the staff or space to accommodate…

STEM & STEAM

Oracle bolsters computer science education

April 21, 2016 by Laura Ascione

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…

STEM & STEAM

TeachCS zeroes in on computer science

December 15, 2015December 11, 2015 by Laura Ascione

As the nation focuses on Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13th, computer science curricula developers and professional development providers joined forces to announce TeachCS, a platform for high…

STEM & STEAM

10 computer science education resources and facts

May 6, 2019December 10, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

To celebrate Computer Science Education Week and to make sure you're ready to educate students and peers about why computer science is such an essential part of U.S.…

STEM & STEAM

Computer Science Education Week: How will you participate?

May 6, 2019December 9, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a>@eSN_Laura</a>

Computer Science Education Week begins today, and the week is full of resources and events to help curriculum directors and educators integrate and implement computer science lessons. As…

STEM & STEAM

Milestones in science education

September 5, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

“Leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today — especially in science, technology, engineering and math,” President Obama has declared.

STEM & STEAM

Save our science: How to inspire a new generation of scientists

May 1, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The artist Pablo Picasso once said that all children are born artists and that the trick is to stay that way as an adult, Scientific American reports.

STEM & STEAM

K-12 science instruction poised for change

May 10, 2013April 11, 2013 by From staff and wire reports

Science teaching in at least some of the nation’s classrooms is about to undergo significant changes as states adopt a new set of K-12 science standards.

STEM & STEAM

New guidelines call for broad changes in science education

April 10, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

The New York Times reports that educators unveiled new guidelines on Tuesday that call for sweeping changes in the way science is taught in the United States —…

District Management

Kansas headed for another debate over evolution

June 7, 2012June 6, 2012 by From wire service reports

Kansas is headed toward another debate over how evolution is taught in its public schools, with a State Board of Education member saying June 1 that science standards…

STEM & STEAM

Study: Eighth-grade students still lag in science

May 11, 2012May 10, 2012 by From wire service reports

Eighth-graders in the U.S. are doing slightly better in science than they were two years ago, but seven out of 10 still are not considered proficient, the federal…

STEM & STEAM

Inquiry-based approach to science a hit with students

November 6, 2013January 27, 2012 by From wire service reports

John Scali’s class at Concord High School in Wilmington, Del., doesn’t look like your typical honors chemistry class.

STEM & STEAM

Climate change skepticism seeps into science classrooms

January 19, 2012 by From wire service reports

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Curriculum

Fewer than half of students proficient in science

July 28, 2011January 25, 2011 by From staff and wire reports

The nation’s students are still struggling in science, with fewer than half considered proficient and just a tiny fraction showing the advanced skills that could lead to careers…

Teaching & Learning

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck

July 28, 2010 by Laura Ascione

A team of scientists will launch an expedition to the Titanic next month to assess the deteriorating condition of the world's most famous shipwreck and create a detailed…

Boost Student Achievement with Connected Teaching

Survey: Educators aren’t discussing STEM careers with students

August 4, 2010February 25, 2010 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

A majority of students say their science and math teachers aren't discussing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career options—which doesn't bode well for leaders counting on STEM…

Teaching Trends

Solving the STEM Education Crisis

October 17, 2011December 13, 2009 by ESchool News

As the workplace changes and becomes increasingly global, today's students must be educated with a 21st-century mindset. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills are no longer just…

Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

Texas Instruments and Vernier Science Education to Help Deepen Students’ STEM Understanding through Real-Time Data Collection

Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer

Vernier Science Education Launches Two New Sensors for High School and College-Level Environmental Science

Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

Vernier Science Education Updates Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to Further Meet the Needs of Educators and Students

How to deal with the STEM situation

What is computer science education lacking?

Vernier Software & Technology is now Vernier Science Education

2021 Takeaways: New Classroom Methods Learned During All This Madness

VHS Learning Extends Commitment to CSforALL Movement

Easy Science Experiments for Kids at Home

DuPont Pioneer Excellence in Agricultural Science Education Award

Sylvia Shugrue Award for Elementary School Teachers

Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers

Report: Gamifying computer science is an easy place to start

Oracle bolsters computer science education

TeachCS zeroes in on computer science

10 computer science education resources and facts

Computer Science Education Week: How will you participate?

Milestones in science education

Save our science: How to inspire a new generation of scientists

K-12 science instruction poised for change

New guidelines call for broad changes in science education

Kansas headed for another debate over evolution

Study: Eighth-grade students still lag in science

Inquiry-based approach to science a hit with students

Climate change skepticism seeps into science classrooms

Fewer than half of students proficient in science

New Titanic expedition will create 3D map of wreck

Survey: Educators aren’t discussing STEM careers with students

Solving the STEM Education Crisis

K12 Tutoring Launches Nationwide, Empowering Students with Personalized Learning Support

Title I Educators Win More Than $16,000 For The Purchase Of Over 3,350 Books In The Lexia Library Wish Program

Avantis Education Launches Eduverse+ for ClassVR

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

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