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How this middle school teacher gets students to challenge themselves in math

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When Salvador Quijada, a seventh and eighth grade math teacher at Philip’s Academy Charter School, thinks back on his own journey as a mathematician, he gives credit to one high school math teacher who pushed him to take on AP calculus. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools.

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What keeps boys from reading and girls from STEM? Stereotypes

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As we start breaking down barriers for girls in STEM, we cannot ignore the similar plight of boys in reading–a fundamental skill that builds upon itself in every subject. What research tells us about stereotypes in the classroom We know students have internalized opinions about performance in school subjects.

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In One of Connecticut’s Most Innovative Districts, Belief in Every Student Comes First

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At Newington Public Schools (NPS) in Connecticut, the belief in all students is at the heart of every decision we make. Believing in every student, and enacting initiatives that demonstrate that belief. Newington Public Schools has done more than simply invest in tech and talented staff. The secret to our success?

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Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

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Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced a 30-year milestone for its in-school STEM program, Traveling Science Workshops, having delivered hands-on science to more than half a million PreK through 8 th grade students from hundreds of communities throughout Massachusetts since the program began in 1992.

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Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread

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Excel in math and you can pursue a wealth of STEM and other rewarding careers. This mindset and belief system could not be further from the truth. In many cases, struggling students simply have not had equitable access to math due to language barriers, underperforming schools, socio-economic issues, or other challenges.

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Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

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The answer can be found in a small but mighty after-school and summer program that sets high expectations to inspire young people to explore technology career pathways and become leaders committed to improving their communities. What could happen if they have the right console, an extra laptop, a smart TV, or a drone?

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. However, for many students, this approach leads to a sense of disengagement and a belief that they are not "math people," a negative self-perception connected with math anxiety.