Is STEM getting ‘IT’ right for female students?
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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How I intregrate coding across subjects
As educators, it’s our job to figure out how to equip students with the skills they need to be well-prepared for college and careers. At Amana Academy, a…
How to get students interested in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. These fields help the environment, revolutionize healthcare, innovate our…
3 keys to filling the STEM pipeline
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…
How we developed a personalized PBL model for STEM
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…
Girls and STEM: A female engineer shares her path
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…
What motivates girls to pursue STEM?
It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, ... Read more
6 strategies for implementing STEAM throughout your district
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…
Blog: Volusia County Schools Enhance Learning Through Digital Classrooms
Volusia County Schools set into motion a 5-year technology plan in order to transition to all-digital classrooms by 2020. Comprised ... Read more
The 2 stages of successful early STEM education
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
Colocation America proudly supports the development and integration of STEM learning opportunities for youth in the communities we serve. One ... Read more
Breaking: Microsoft just made its biggest education investment in history
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
Kepware’s 2017 School Grant Program is now accepting applications! How would $10,000 improve educational opportunities for youth in your Maine ... Read more
New Trump laws will support women in STEM fields
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
Enter the Possibility Grant Sweepstakes DAILY for your chance to win $10,000 for STEM at your school! “Fab” your lab ... Read more
How a small district turned every student into a music composer
There are moments in my life when the world slows down long enough for me to have incredibly emotional experiences ... Read more
Our research shows that when students work on projects, they learn more
Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. ... Read more
The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom
One school is creating STEM scholars through a unique combination of badging and internships with local industry partners.
Free coding classes for girls grows, gets nod from White House
With a shout out from the White House, the efforts to teach computer coding to more Kanawha County girls expanded ... Read more
ExploraVision STEM competition challenges students to solve a future problem today
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.