STEM learning Archives

In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

July 1, 2025 by Neil Nachbar, University of Rhode Island

Hands-on STEM learning activities helped middle school students understand how lessons in their science classes had real-world applications.

Sixth grade science lessons at Governor Christopher DelSesto Middle School in Providence were more interactive this year thanks to a partnership with the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate…

Drones Inspire Middle Schoolers in NISD’s Aerial Aviators Program

July 9, 2025May 29, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Northside ISD’s Aerial Aviators program, led by Amanda Quick, uses drones to engage middle schoolers in STEM learning. Through ... Read more

STEM & STEAM Trends

Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning

April 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Role models, mentorship, and resources help bridge the gender gap and ensure that girls have opportunities to succeed in STEM learning fields.

Ensuring that girls feel supported and empowered in STEM from an early age can lead to more balanced workplaces, economic growth, and groundbreaking discoveries.

STEM & STEAM Trends

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

March 14, 2025 by Michael Grieb, Van Andel Institute for Education

Linking STEM concepts with the real world helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry.

If we want our students to engage with the material in a way that’s memorable, meaningful, and fun, then we need to help them discover why it is…

STEM & STEAM Trends

3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning

December 4, 2024 by Petra van't Slot, High School Science Teacher

Even reluctant students become interested in science learning when they know their work is applicable to the world around them.

Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program. Students had the opportunity to engage in…

STEM & STEAM Trends

STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills

December 18, 2023December 14, 2023 by Michalis Gkontas, CEO, NXTLVL

Power Skills are foundational and empower students to acquire and apply other skills necessary for success in diverse challenges.

First came headlines about AI-driven cheating. Next emerged a flood of time-saving tools for teachers. Attend any education event today, and one phrase will echo in the halls: artificial…

Game-Based Learning

Roblox, PLTW team up for immersive STEM experience

July 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Pathogen Patrol — PLTW’s first learning experience on Roblox — gives educators access to new instructional tools for STEM learning.

Immersive learning experiences are all the rage, and for good reason—they engage students and help make challenging concepts a bit easier to learn thanks to they way they’re…

District Management

Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action

July 28, 2023July 13, 2023 by Tim Zearley, Associate Superintendent, Modesto City Schools

Modesto City Schools is investing in six outdoor learning environments to help inspire the next generation of sustainability initiatives and leaders.

Modesto City Schools has prioritized sustainability initiatives designed to address climate change, reduce our carbon footprint, combat air pollution, and educate the next generation of students about a…

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…

Newsline

Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

September 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC. – Freeport-McMoRan and Discovery Education present a new, first-of-its-kind gamified educational experience with Haul!. This immersive, virtual STEM ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

6 female tech leaders offer advice for women in STEM

September 3, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Women in STEM don't always have an easy path to their goals--but some top female executives are offering advice for women with STEM aspirations

It's common knowledge that engaging--and retaining--girls and women in STEM classes, STEM degrees, and STEM careers is an ongoing challenge.

STEM & STEAM

3 ways STEM learning supports the future of work

August 20, 2021 by Christine McDonnell, CEO and Co-Founder, Codelicious

Learn how educators are using STEM learning to frame their classrooms around student success now—and in the future

To succeed in college and the workplace, students require a solid foundation in STEM. Experience in these subjects does not only benefit aspiring scientists and engineers--it’s essential for…

STEM & STEAM

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

June 8, 2021 by Adriana Arellano, Principal, Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, Harlingen CISD, Texas

These student engagement strategies can help educators create authentic learning experiences for all students using digital tools

Here are five strategies using technology the teachers in my school have implemented to create a learning environment that actively engages students and promotes more fun in learning.

Newsline

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

October 22, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

To further support collaborative STEM learning, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched LabQuest 3. This standalone data-collection platform takes the ... Read more

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Discovery Museum Announces New STEM Learning Resources for Teachers and Families

October 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Discovery Museum announced today the launch of Virtual Traveling Science Workshops (VTSW) and other teaching resources for schools, and Parent-Assisted ... 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

STEM & STEAM

8 STEM learning challenges students can do at home

November 6, 2020May 15, 2020 by Mandi Dimitriadis, Learning Director, Makers Empire

STEM learning is critical for students' academic and future success--here's how to continue it while schools are closed

I was chatting with my brother the other day about how things are going with my two nieces learning at home while their schools are closed due to…

Ancillary

Stem based PE for students at home

April 7, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

$Two students jumping up and down on a blackboard with math problems$

STEM Sports, a Phoenix-based supplemental curriculum company, is offering free lessons for parents and caregivers to use at home to ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

4 examples of engaging vision-impaired students in STEM

September 24, 2018September 20, 2018 by Laura Ascione

STEM learning is a cornerstone of education in today's K-12 schools, but STEM classrooms often aren't all that inspiring to students who are blind or have low vision.…

Colocation America STEM Youth Program Grants

May 3, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Colocation America proudly supports the development and integration of STEM learning opportunities for youth in the communities we serve. One ... Read more

STEM & STEAM

Resources to engage girls in STEM learning

March 4, 2014 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

STEM education is important--in fact, it is essential to U.S. economic success. Today's K-12 STEM students are tomorrow's college STEM undergraduates and leading STEM innovators in the workforce.…

In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning

STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills

Roblox, PLTW team up for immersive STEM experience

Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action

How to deal with the STEM situation

Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

6 female tech leaders offer advice for women in STEM

3 ways STEM learning supports the future of work

5 ways to boost student engagement with STEM learning strategies

Vernier Software & Technology Takes Science to the Next Level

Discovery Museum Announces New STEM Learning Resources for Teachers and Families

Easy Science Experiments for Kids at Home

8 STEM learning challenges students can do at home

Stem based PE for students at home

4 examples of engaging vision-impaired students in STEM

Colocation America STEM Youth Program Grants

Resources to engage girls in STEM learning

ISTE Takeaways:What’s the Deal with Data—EdTech Research and Challenges

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

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

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Project POTUS 2025 Middle School Winners Announced

K12 Earns High Marks for Excellence in Online Public Education

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

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