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STEM

How will schools enhance computer science?

Matt Zalaznick -
As more states and policymakers urge schools to expand computer science instruction, experts are examining the ramifications of how the subject is being integrated. 

NJ teacher has middle school esports program thriving

Chris Burt -
When asked about his title at Knollwood Middle School, Chris Aviles humbly responds: “Teacher.” There's no denying it. It's even there on his LinkedIn profile. But,...

How states and school districts are adopting the Next Generation Science Standards

Ray Bendici -
In addition to science principles, the Next Generation Science Standards allow schools to build skills such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving.

FETC 2020 STEM Excellence Awards now accepting applications

DA Staff -
The FETC 2020 STEM Excellence Awards are now accepting applications. Winners will be selected based on the use of interdisciplinary curriculum, as well as the collaboration, design, problem-solving and STEM experiences offered at the school.

NJ college launches new curriculum to help K-8 teachers “STEAM” ahead

DA Staff -
William Paterson University becomes first in New Jersey, and one of very few in US, to offer graduate degree focus in STEAM.

Climate strikers push for stronger environmental ed

Matt Zalaznick -
As young people protest to force the world's governments to take more aggressive action on climate change, American students are also urging teachers to offer comprehensive instruction on environmental challenges.

Imagination Lab rekindles students’ excitement for learning

Matt Zalaznick -
Enthusiasm and inquiry—not standardized testing anxiety—should drive learning. This belief led an Indiana district to turn an old swimming pool into The Imagination Lab.

How digital arts boost career skills

Emily Ann Brown -
Students in Fort Mill Schools in South Carolina learn photo editing, video and animation techniques in all subjects to prepare for careers.

Leaders promote middle school CTE courses

Matt Zalaznick -
Far north on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, eighth-graders attend a weeklong Careers in Technology summer camp that gets them thinking more seriously about what they want to be when they grow up.

Schools reenergize next-generation science fairs

Carolyn Crist -
As science education has expanded in recent years to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards—which include project-based learning and multidisciplinary studies in technology, engineering and mathematics—so have the corresponding science fairs.

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