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3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment

September 1, 2020August 27, 2020 by Jason Innes

No matter where students are physically located, educators can incorporate hands-on manipulatives to promote playful STEAM learning in early childhood

Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice…

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STEM @ Home

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

Pitsco Education is offering five STEM/STEAM activities perfect for K-5 learning at home. Using a few readily available household items ... Read more

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eSchool News launches eSchool News STEM, STEAM, & Makerspaces Guide

January 25, 2023February 3, 2020 by Laura Ascione

We are excited to bring you the latest in the eSchool News Guides series. eSchool News Guides are full of ... Read more

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Three key trends in robotics education

November 17, 2019October 2, 2019 by Dennis Pierce

A young girl works on a robot, illustrating the growth of robotics education in the nation.

Robots are hugely popular with kids. Want proof? Four of the 20 best-selling toys on Amazon during the 2018 holiday season were robots, robotics kits, or other electronic…

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How we created a comprehensive drone curriculum

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 by Dr. Mark Beehler

As educators, we are all continuously looking for interdisciplinary learning opportunities that will provide students with the most authentic learning experiences possible. With students’ hyper-exposure to the growing…

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8 great ways to STEAM up your class with Sphero (and other edtech)

February 7, 2019 by Josh Stumpenhorst

girls on a blacktop completing a challenge with their Spheros

Jobs in the computer science field are the top source of new wages in America, and a quarter of all jobs are now “highly digitalized.”

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7 ways Minecraft can make learning exciting again

November 27, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Minecraft has pretty amazing potential as a teaching tool. In general, it promotes creativity and problem-solving as it boost engagement. But it also can improve achievement when confident…

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Lockhart Ed Tech

May 6, 2019November 26, 2018 by Ellen Ullman

David Lockhart started teaching high school history in 2004. He had to find that thing that made his lessons stand out, and he saw it with technology. For…

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Don’t forget about the A in STEAM!

November 19, 2018 by Rebecca Bersani

Over the years, an increasing amount of schools nationwide have incorporated the STEM framework into their curriculum, engaging students around the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math.…

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6 STEM grants to try in the new school year

May 6, 2019September 24, 2018 by Laura Ascione

There's no arguing the importance of STEM education, but schools and districts don't always have the money to "extra" STEM activities for students or teachers. That's where grants…

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How to start a virtual coding boot camp in five easy steps

July 10, 2018 by Meredith Hoover

It never ceases to amaze me when I see a middle school student excelling at virtual robot simulations, a seventh grader using computer code to solve a STEM…

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Is STEM getting ‘IT’ right for female students?

May 6, 2019June 4, 2018 by Richard Gerver

March 8th was memorable for many reasons. Not only was it International Women’s Day, but Meghan Markle made one of her first official public appearances with her future…

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Empower Students, Inspire Ideas, and Create Change

September 23, 2017September 22, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

Enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest to empower students, inspire ideas, and create change by incorporating STEAM into projects ... Read more

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Build a Brighter Future With STEAM

September 23, 2017September 22, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

Enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest to empower students, inspire ideas, and create change by incorporating STEAM into projects ... Read more

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Inspiring students to build a better tomorrow using STEAM

February 9, 2023September 22, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

Enter the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest to empower students, inspire ideas, and create change by incorporating STEAM into projects ... Read more

Innovation Insights

How a small district turned every student into a music composer

November 3, 2016 by John Zirkle

There are moments in my life when the world slows down long enough for me to have incredibly emotional experiences ... Read more

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5 ways music and tech are adding a little STEAM to our lessons

June 7, 2016June 6, 2016 by Jilian Reynolds

Technology plus music is an easy, accessible way to add STEAM to lessons -- and best of all, students love it.

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6 fun tools to teach creativity through music

March 4, 2016January 18, 2016 by Cathy Houchin

Use these music apps and tools to make your own keyboards or work on a song with others around the ... Read more

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6 STEAM tinkering tools for the holidays

December 18, 2015December 18, 2015 by Thomas C. Murray and Samantha A. Edwards

Engage kids of all ages with these STEM and coding learning toys The year that was brought with it ... Read more

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10 innovative STEAM education apps

April 5, 2014April 4, 2014 by By Carly Buchanan, Contributing Editor, @buchanan_carly

It's no secret that the concept of STEM education, which emphasizes the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math, has made its way to the heart of the…

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STEAM tips and resources you can use right now

March 10, 2014March 3, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

The need for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and proficiency is nothing new. But a movement is growing for STEAM education, in which the "a" stands…

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Creating space for STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math

June 21, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Two foundations are giving $500,000 to 25 school districts in southwestern Pennsylvania, and most of the schools will use the money to create places where students can employ…

3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment

STEM @ Home

eSchool News launches eSchool News STEM, STEAM, & Makerspaces Guide

Three key trends in robotics education

How we created a comprehensive drone curriculum

8 great ways to STEAM up your class with Sphero (and other edtech)

7 ways Minecraft can make learning exciting again

Lockhart Ed Tech

Don’t forget about the A in STEAM!

6 STEM grants to try in the new school year

How to start a virtual coding boot camp in five easy steps

Is STEM getting ‘IT’ right for female students?

Empower Students, Inspire Ideas, and Create Change

Build a Brighter Future With STEAM

Inspiring students to build a better tomorrow using STEAM

How a small district turned every student into a music composer

5 ways music and tech are adding a little STEAM to our lessons

6 fun tools to teach creativity through music

6 STEAM tinkering tools for the holidays

10 innovative STEAM education apps

STEAM tips and resources you can use right now

Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 8: ‘Forgotten’ STEM elements

Creating space for STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math

North Carolina District Wins ISTE 2025 Distinguished Award for AI Leadership and Parent Engagement Innovation

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

ISTE Takeaways—What It Takes To Win the Impact Award

Look Who’s Talking—Bringing STEM Up To Speed

5 strategies to get your students talking

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

First AI-Powered Special Education Management Platform Helps Districts Reach 100% IEP Compliance

Students Using Lexia Core5 Reading Outperformed Their Peers On the Smarter Balanced English Language Arts/Literacy Assessment

Otus Awarded Practitioner-Informed Design Product Certification from Digital Promise

Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

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