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3 keys to filling the STEM pipeline

April 25, 2018 by Rob Lamb

Many educators are familiar with the research suggesting the demand for employees in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. For instance, the nonpartisan New American Economy…

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How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM

May 7, 2019April 20, 2018 by Levent Sakar

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…

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Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path

April 26, 2018April 10, 2018 by Sydney Guillory

Many people leave Disney World dreaming of becoming a princess, but when I experienced Disney for the first time as a three-year-old, I left the parks with a…

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What motivates girls to pursue STEM?

July 23, 2018March 23, 2018 by Laura Ascione

It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, ... Read more

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6 strategies for implementing STEAM throughout your district

February 28, 2018 by Stacey Pusey

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has become more prominent as an effective approach to interdisciplinary learning. However, implementation is not as simple as following a new…

Online & Hybrid Learning

Blog: Volusia County Schools Enhance Learning Through Digital Classrooms

January 25, 2023January 7, 2018 by Vcarlson

Volusia County Schools set into motion a 5-year technology plan in order to transition to all-digital classrooms by 2020. Comprised ... Read more

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 by Kristen Fudale

I have been in education for 18 years and my strongest belief is that all children deserve a fresh start when they begin each school year. My classroom…

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

District Management

Breaking: Microsoft just made its biggest education investment in history

May 2, 2017 by ESchool News Staff

Beginning this Saturday, May 6, Microsoft Store locations across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia will host STEM Saturdays throughout May in all full-line locations in addition…

Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program

April 2, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program is now accepting applications! How would $10,000 improve educational opportunities for youth in your Maine ... Read more

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New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields

March 27, 2017 by Laura Ascione

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…

2017 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes

February 23, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Enter the Possibility Grant Sweepstakes DAILY for your chance to win $10,000 for STEM at your school! “Fab” your lab ... 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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Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more

November 3, 2016November 1, 2016 by Michael Speziale, Kerry Speziale, Byron McCook, and Karim Letwinsky

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. ... Read more

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The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom

October 5, 2016October 3, 2016 by Alec Barron

One school is creating STEM scholars through a unique combination of badging and internships with local industry partners.

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Free coding classes for girls grows, gets nod from White House

September 20, 2016 by Ryan Quinn, The Charleston Gazette

With a shout out from the White House, the efforts to teach computer coding to more Kanawha County girls expanded ... Read more

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ExploraVision STEM competition challenges students to solve a future problem today

September 9, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

The ExploraVision program challenges participants to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills to build solutions to common issues found in every day life.

Edtech Trends

Marketplace trend update: 5 new ed-tech developments

January 25, 2023August 10, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…

Teaching Trends

The link between arts-based learning and STEM

August 9, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The Art of Science Learning (AoSL), a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded initiative, spearheaded by its Principal Investigator, Harvey Seifter, has ... Read more

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Are high schools teaching science backward?

July 26, 2016 by Dennis Pierce

U.S. high schools are teaching science in a backward sequence of courses that is a remnant of 19th century thinking, ... Read more

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Design contest challenges students to create assistive tools

July 15, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

A new design contest, called Within Reach, is challenging students to create new assistive tools for the chance to win ... Read more

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Singapore Math offers new summer webinar series for educators

July 13, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

Singapore Math publisher Marshall Cavendish Education has introduced a new, professional development webinar series for teachers of grades K-5 scheduled throughout August.

News

Lifeliqe Creator empowers teachers to create, publish interactive 3D content at ISTE

June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Lifeliqe, a learning and productivity platform for interactive 3D, VR, and AR, launched Lifeliqe Creator, a feature giving educators the power to create and publish interactive presentations and…

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5 ways to engage students in real coding this summer (hint: it’s not by playing Minecraft)

June 24, 2016 by Nick Winter

A coding expert shares how to get students truly invested in computer science that goes beyond drag and drop.

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Girls outpace boys in tech and engineering problem solving

May 18, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

White and black female students outperformed their male peers in technology and engineering literacy, according to the first-ever nationally representative assessment of technology and engineering literacy from the…

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5 ways to interest more girls (and boys) in science

May 9, 2016 by Brandie Freeman

Reworking lessons and the classroom environment can help girls excel at STEM courses Despite recent advances, women remain underrepresented in ... Read more

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Why this one STEM course has four different teachers

April 26, 2016 by Patricia A. Wargo

A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications What does it mean to truly apply classroom ... Read more

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Students see the future through robots

April 22, 2016 by Brittany Woolsey, Huntington Beach Independent, Calif.

Robotics programs drive interest and teach critical thinking Brittany Lopez held the remote with care, keeping her eyes on the ... Read more

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Dept. of Ed launches makerspace design challenge with $200,000 in prizes

March 16, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo

White House competition is giving schools the chance to design and realize the perfect makerspace A new Department of Education-sponsored ... Read more

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8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

March 14, 2016 by Dennis Pierce

Looking to develop designers and entrepreneurs? SXSWedu offered several ideas How can schools prepare students to be the designers, innovators, ... Read more

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Hawaii partners on statewide STEM, energy curriculum

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 by Laura Ascione

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is moving to further support Ka Hei, its statewide strategic program kicked off in 2014 that educates students about sustainable energy…

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The next top scientist could win $25,000

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Discovery Education and 3M have opened the annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a national science competition for students in grades 5-8. Through the program, young inventors…

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7 ways data collection is improving STEM education

January 12, 2016January 4, 2016 by Larry Plank

One district is getting students more active and analytical with data-collection tools, like probeware Today’s students, being technology natives, expect ... Read more

Apps

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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Vernier opens 2016 engineering contest

February 24, 2017December 14, 2015 by Laura Ascione

Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for its 2016 Engineering Contest that recognizes engineering, science, and STEM teachers for their creative use of Vernier sensors to…

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Buoyed by Congress, STEM and coding are on the rise

December 15, 2015October 22, 2015 by By Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

STEM education, while always a national focus, is receiving more attention in recent days, as surveys and legislation reveal awareness of its importance to the nation's success. Three…

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Teach students to learn by doing with Google school coding clubs

February 8, 2016April 23, 2015 by By Janice Mak

Today my school is a Google CS First site, meaning we host CS First clubs that take place before or after school as an enrichment experience for students…

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