Roblox, PLTW team up for immersive STEM experience
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…
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Outdoor learning helps our district’s students see sustainability in action
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…
The state of STEM
Ann Woo, Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung, discusses where student engagement stands when it comes to the sciences
STEAM: Why artistic exploration is essential for future innovators
The ongoing fourth industrial revolution, driven by technology’s pervasive presence in our lives, has led to a significant increase in ... Read more
Global Impact STEM Academy Senior Receives Inaugural Waklatsi Service Scholarship
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Cooper Johnson, a graduate of the Global Impact STEM Academy class of 2023, has been awarded the ... Read more
5 fun STEM videos for hard-to-engage students
STEM education is a critical topic for all students, but it's also notoriously difficult to engage students in STEM topics--particularly as the content becomes more challenging. But with…
4 ways to use ChatGPT in your STEM classroom
Back in 2007 when I was teaching Algebra I at the local middle school, the biggest question for mathematics teachers on our campus was whether students could use…
Why STEM is more important for students than ever
STEM education might seem a bit overwhelming, but if teachers can move past their initial hesitation, they're likely to find more than a couple ways to highlight STEM…
Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?
In the U.S., the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Why?
Poor math scores could be a result of student burnout
With math scores falling globally, top high school math students point to academic burnout as a key factor. Among their recommended solutions to boost math performance? Tackle the root…
5 essential STEM education reads
STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education--it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be…
CoderZ Names Tony Oran as Chief Executive Officer
DERRY, N.H. – CoderZ, the award-winning, gamified, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, has announced that Tony Oran is joining the ... Read more
Cybersecurity and Computer Science certification for any educator
MindSpark is addressing the shortage of educators qualified to teach STEM and Computer Science. Our STEMpath graduate certificate upskills educators ... Read more
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…
Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education
While many think of high school students engaged in mechanical engineering or robotics competitions when they hear the word “robotics,” the subject naturally lends itself to learners of…
Building pathways to successful STEM careers for ALL learners
In recent years, close to 70 percent of students went straight from high school to college, with those going to four-year universities typically outnumbering those enrolling in two-year…
How to deal with the STEM situation
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…
Focusing on upstream prevention can stem school violence
While instances of school violence are on the rise, there is strong evidence to suggest that upstream violence prevention is what’s needed to curb this trend. Since 1999…
Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms
When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? Signs that say “Whites Only” or Confederate flags hoisted on flag poles?
Making connections
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Promethean and hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 reasons we put all of our district communications on one platform; teachers…
The ups and downs of girls in STEM
In the US, the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27…
Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan
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
Creating student engagement through the power of play
While unstructured play has its place in education, most teachers need something with a little more organization if we’re to help our students grow. We can accomplish this…
Gen Z students are aiming for STEM careers
A majority of 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…
Phenix City Schools Awarded Cognia STEM Certification
Phenix City, Ala. (August 4, 2022) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) are now STEM certified, becoming the largest and fourth ... Read more
Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality
Holding fast to the prospect that the virtual reality headsets would be the key to pushing past the passive consumption of video and games by providing impactful immersive…
Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM
The history of STEM is filled with amazing women who revolutionized our understanding of science. Take Grace Hopper, one of the first computer programmers who went on to…
3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2022 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions
Today’s youth has never been more hopeful for a better, brighter, and safer world. Inspired by the desire to impact ... Read more
3M and Discovery Education Recognize 31 State Merit Winners in 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge
SILVER SPRING, Md. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – 3M and Discovery Education announced 31 State Merit Winners in the 2022 3M ... Read more
4 engaging strategies that promote student SEL
In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such…
Edthena Names Winners of the 2022 Teacher Leader Impact Awards
SAN FRANCISCO (June 14, 2022) – Edthena is announcing this year’s honorees for the Teacher Leader Impact Awards which recognize ... Read more
5 STEM-based TED-Ed Lessons to close out your school year
School days might seem as if they move at a glacial pace in the countdown to summer break. Some schools ... Read more
ASU Prep Poly students win NASA challenge
April 29, 2022 — When NASA’s Blue Origin rocket launches in January 2023, its cargo will include a 4-by-4-by-8-inch container ... Read more
STEM careers are among students’ top choices
Students' interests in various career fields had an overwhelming STEM and digital focus, according to a survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance (ASA).
YouScience Releases Career Insights Report on Women, STEM, and the Talent Shortage
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience, a leader in aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications that support ... Read more
VHS Learning Continues to Serve Massachusetts Students Underrepresented in Advanced STEM Courses Through Statewide Initiative
Boston – Feb. 18, 2022 –Many students don’t have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes due to limited ... Read more
Fastest-Growing EdTech Provider Trox + Tierney to “Bluum” Under New Brand
PHOENIX, AZ – Jan. 26, 2022 – Having already transformed into North America’s leading education technology company, Trox + Tierney ... Read more
8 virtual field trips for STEM education
It's January. Winter break is over, and the rest of the school year--whether in person, hybrid, or virtual--seems never-ending. And while traditional field trips are on pause while…
West Sound STEM Network Expands Partnership with Slooh to Engage More Students in Space Exploration
Washington Depot, Connecticut, October 29, 2021 – Slooh, the only organization offering live online telescope feeds of amazing astronomical events ... Read more
Flinn Scientific Launches New Contest for STEM Educators in Celebration of Mole Day
In celebration of the upcoming Mole Day on October 23rd, Flinn Scientific is asking STEM educators to share their favorite ... Read more