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STEM

8 popular PD topics for summer break start with what teachers want

The rapid transformation of K-12 education during COVID is refocusing educators on professional development priorities that may be shifting just as quickly.

6 keys to finding and implementing STEAM PD

With millions of dollars of ESSER funding still available, the smartest ed-tech investments are the ones that come with flexible and ongoing professional development.

How smaller schools are paving unique pathways to student success

Small school districts are using dual language and raising students’ aspirations as two strategies to better prepare graduates for college and careers.

10 most rigorous high schools in the U.S. ranked in ‘Challenge Index’

Being economically challenged does not prevent students at IDEA McAllen College Prep from having access to the No. 1 most challenging curriculum in the U.S.

What the U.S. is doing right when it comes to STEM education

Despite criticism, the U.S. is still an engine of economic innovation because of its approach to STEM education.

How newly rising grade inflation may be skewing our view of students

Inflation of high school grade-point averages increased substantially in 2020 and 2021.
Mon May 16th, 2022

A good old wood shop is re-energizing students to tackle core subjects

Something meaningful to students may have been lost when schools across the nation rapidly intensified their focus on STEM, one district leader says.

Thu May 5th, 2022

Best high school rankings: These are the top 3 in each state

The top public high schools, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, span all regions of the country, from Virginia to Florida to Texas to Washington.

Thu Apr 28th, 2022

15 best high schools in the country: Rankings spotlight progress of underserved students

An elite K-12 education is not limited by geography: The 15 best high schools, as ranked by U.S. News, represent 14 states. 

Tue Apr 26th, 2022

‘What, me racist?’ Florida posts 4 lessons to explain rejected math textbooks

Lessons flagged by Florida education officials include a formula for self-assessing racial bias and an SEL learning objective in which students empathize with classmates.
Fri Apr 22nd, 2022

These students love STEM. Why aren’t we letting them be more ambitious?

Here's an alarming statistic: Less than 2% of Black, Latino and low-income students who are interested in STEM and going to college are enrolled in AP Biology.
Thu Apr 21st, 2022