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Girls in STEM: Closing the gender gap

The Million Girls Moonshot initiative will work with afterschool programs nationwide to increase diversity and equity in science, tech, engineering and math.

NASEF launches Minecraft meets Rube Goldberg competition

NASEF’s Minecraft-Rube Goldberg event is free for students and schools looking to take part in this fun, mind-bending exercise where new technology converges with old-fashioned innovation

Why not create your own coding curriculum?

Because Mississippi doesn’t offer an elementary school tech curriculum, educators at Madison County Schools developed their own.

See which states lead in solar-powered schools

More than 7,300 public and private schools—serving 5.3 million students—now use solar power, and many of the K-12 sustainable energy projects are financed by a third party.

3 ways to teach computer science in distance learning

Activities that were especially effective in conveying computer science concepts in a virtual atmosphere were proven out during a Tufts graduate certificate program.

New DA survey explores makerspaces, PBL and 3D printing in K12

A new DA survey of administrators from around the country asked how their schools are using makerspaces, project-based learning and tools such as 3D printers to enhance curriculum and prepare […]
Tue Sep 15th, 2020

Why you should stress COVID-era skills in CTE programs

To eventually start their own companies, students need to learn about every facet of the work environment. Educators can facilitate this with makerspaces, project- and placed-based learning programs, and a strong focus on STEAM.
Wed Sep 9th, 2020

How to develop students who are creators, not consumers

Teachers should create opportunities for productive struggle where students learn to work independently and manage their time.
Wed Sep 9th, 2020

5 changes that will prepare students for the future of work

Students will need flexibility as they face a future of work that will operate increasingly as a gig economy and—since the COVID outbreak—as a remote economy.
Wed Sep 9th, 2020

How to ensure equity begins early when building career skills

Coding instruction begins in elementary school in California’s Compton USD to prepare students to succeed with STEM technology in the ever-changing high-tech job market.

Wed Sep 9th, 2020

Still not convinced about the power of esports in schools?

It's time to ditch the stereotypes and embrace the multitude of benefits that comes from a multi-tiered strategy that leverages competitive video gaming to foster student growth
Tue Sep 8th, 2020