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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Fortunately, the district earned a grant that allowed us to offer computer science at every grade level, starting as early as pre-K. To achieve this, it’s crucial to take the initiative and keep students at the center of any new computer science initiative. We chose the curriculum from Ellipsis Education for a few key reasons.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

August 4, 2022) — Phenix City Schools (PCS) are now STEM certified, becoming the largest and fourth district in the nation. Every school in the PCS system earned Cognia’s STEM Certification in June. Cognia recognizes and certifies PCS’ STEM program: ? Kay Ivey recognized this achievement with the Governor’s Commendation.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

This has led to the development of a rich variety of educational innovations–programs, practices, models, and technologies–to support teaching and learning within the STEM disciplines. More robust, systemic change across the education system will likely be needed to achieve that.

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JUNE 6, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Cooper Johnson, a graduate of the Global Impact STEM Academy class of 2023, has been awarded the first-ever Waklatsi Service Scholarship. Waklatsi is the first alumnus to give back to the STEM school in such a substantial way. “I after graduation. Learn more at globalimpactacademy.org.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

10 teachers hand-picked as part of Labster’s Teacher STEM Excellence Awards supporting the changemakers across the globe The Labster awards recognizes global changemakers in the education sector Winners have developed student-centered learning programs and applied creativity and innovation to teaching during a difficult year.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

The value might have been a decimal, which was perfect because we started the school year off learning about decimals in 5 th grade. Grounded in STEM, these exercises help kids develop computational thinking and technical ability, which improves their real-world problem-solving skills. Applications. Other Lessons Learned.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

. — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has been added to Utah’s K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant list by the state’s STEM Action Center. To further target instruction, the diagnostic provides educators with personalized action plans for each student.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond. Representation matters.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

principals said their elementary or middle school offered algebra in eighth grade, but only to certain students. Meanwhile, just 20% of principals said their school offered the class in eighth grade and that any student could take it. Historically, students from low-income families have had less access to algebra in eighth grade, too.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

A new research report from NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, explores trends in science achievement since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using MAP Growth assessment results for grades three to eight, NWEA researchers found a mixed story of academic recovery. This report analyzed data from 621 U.S.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education Science Techbooks —which are currently used in classrooms across the United States and Canada—are a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12 that combine digital-first teaching and learning resources to deliver impactful, blended instruction in person or at a distance.

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MARCH 5, 2025

TEMPE, Arizona Educators with a passion for STEM learning gathered with their peers and industry leaders at the inaugural MicroSpark ASU Prep Microelectronics Conference , heldlast week in Tempe and Chandler. Its mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

We’re proud to continue to partner with Katie Ledecky, who is an inspiration to young people around the world, and empowers students to reach their full potential and discover new ways to think about and apply STEM to build a better world.”.

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MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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JUNE 7, 2023

This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in grades 9-12 to consider exciting careers in a variety of STEM professions. The future STEM innovators are sitting in classrooms all across the country. “The

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JULY 4, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. Educators can supplement these career profiles with lesson plans, engaging activities, and career mapping resources.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

(Monday, November 1, 2021) – Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education today announced a new educational initiative – Reach for the Sky – that shows students nationwide the transformative power of STEM during a virtual trip to the tallest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Learn more about this event and register here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities.

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MARCH 6, 2016

Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Their science achievement gaps remained fairly stable from third grade through eighth grade. Morgan, an associate professor of education policy studies at Pennsylvania State University.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This immersive, virtual STEM mission is part of Dig Into Mining – The Story of Copper , an educational program for students grades 6-12 that explores the use of metals such as copper in our everyday life. An accompanying educator guide makes it easy for educators to integrate the hands-on STEM learning adventure into any lesson plan.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

.— Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of National STEM Day. Discovery Education offers educators, students, and families hundreds of no-cost resources tailored to STEM teaching and learning wherever it takes place.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Together with professional development, S mithsonian Science for the Classroom , which is published by Carolina Biological, the leading school science supplier, was shown to raise science, math and reading performance for grades 3 to 5. Students in grades 3 through 5 were part of the study from rural and diverse North and South Carolina.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In the fellowship’s culmination, 10 fellows delivered their final pitches to compete for exclusive tailor-made business matching and consultation services to achieve their global ambitions. We’re privileged to receive this very significant honor from this highly-respected global organization,” said Ido Yerushalmi, CEO of CoderZ. “It

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

That’s something I wondered when I was a high school student, because in my town, I wasn’t able to compete in a FIRST Robotics competition until I was in ninth grade. Related content: 3 ways to drive student achievement.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Along the way, students will meet a variety of real-world co-op professionals who reveal the STEM innovations that today’s farms are using to stay productive. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 9-12. This virtual field trip is appropriate for students in grades 6-8. Silver Spring, Md.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. The STEM Careers Coalition is a leading contributor to the vast array of new STEM-focused resources now available.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

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JUNE 14, 2024

In just a few months, I transitioned from being a student at the University of Montana’s College of Education to leading the instruction of a room of rambunctious middle school students interested in STEM. Then, I moved into a new role as a K-8 STEM Director at my school. To say that the year has been a whirlwind is an understatement.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Available on Discovery Education’s Earth Day website and award-winning K-12 learning platform , this collection of high-quality digital content is organized by grade band and has been curated by Discovery Education’s team of curriculum experts. In this video, students learn about the fashion industry’s impact on the environment.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

To ensure every student has access to meaningful STEM experiences this fall, 21stCentEd announces the launch of virtual STEM and CTE programs for students in grades K-12. 21stCentEd includes three grade-specific Virtual STEM and CTE Academy options and a Virtual STEM Camp offering. About 21stCentEd.

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JUNE 3, 2021

The following selection of no-cost digital resources connect families to continued learning in essential topic areas like STEM, financial literacy, health, and social-emotional learning: STEM Activities. Amazing Me delivers the best in social-emotional learning (SEL), health, and confidence-building content for students in grades 4-5.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) has joined forces with Prudential Financial , Schools That Can , and Discovery Education to create an innovative public-private partnership that supports student academic achievement and builds confidence in math skills through a unique suite of dynamic digital resources.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Building upon the CITGO Fueling Education initiative with Discovery Education, students in grades 5-8 were asked to identify a community problem and share a solution aligned to one of the four following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: safety and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and life on land. “At

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

It was the beginning of sixth grade, braces, and the descent into the digital world. As the Chromecarts rolled in around eighth or ninth grade, however, the connection waned. Many STEM classes were tech-heavy, with pre-existing modules for students to follow independently with little interaction with peers and teachers.

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