Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a reimagined learning experience that promotes self-directed learning, critical thinking, and inclusivity.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Key points: Real-world relevance makes STEM learning more personal for students 12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources Using free resources to connect the environment to education For more on STEM concepts, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Why are we learning this? To be fair, its a valid question.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2020

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) integration is a key part of this. Related content: 6 things to know about STEM education today. It is a district-wide focus to promote a 21st century learning environment and increase STEM education opportunities for all students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As we prepare the workforce of the future, it becomes clear that we must rethink our approach to STEM education. Hands-on STEM learning is key to this evolution. Connecting STEM to real-world applications Drones are among the most impactful ways to bring STEM education to life. Key points: Industry 5.0 Why drones?

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. Through competitive gaming, students strengthen digital literacy, teamwork and social-emotional skills , while also creating pathways to explore STEM learning and career readiness. For the students, it was more than a game.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. This figure represents a growth rate twice as fast as non-STEM occupations. The department also noted that STEM jobs often pay substantially more than jobs in other fields.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

These benefits translate well to STEAM contexts, where critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity are essential. Enhances problem-solving & critical thinking Game development forces students to think like systems engineers, breaking down problems, testing outcomes, and refining solutions.

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eSchool News

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: ? PCS offers enriching STEM activities from preschool through 12th grade.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In January, Discovery Education debuted STEM Connect , a web-based supplemental K-8 resource, developed with the input of educators and curriculum experts, which helps educators create engaging STEM lessons that strengthen students’ critical-thinking skills. Next page: Four important questions about STEM Connect).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. It gets students thinking about future career paths. If they have the skill sets necessary to problem solve, communicate, improvise, and try, they’ll be able to do anything.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2017

Engaging young children in STEM is critical for creating a lifelong love of learning and for developing critical thinking skills which will serve them well across all academic disciplines and prepare them for the 21st Century workforce. Next page: What does the future look like for STEM education?).

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. The increasing need for CS skills underscores the critical importance of equipping K-12 students with core competencies such as critical thinking and problem-solving.

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Edsurge

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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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? This means scaffolding teamwork, building communication skills, and offering different ways to contribute.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

Common Sense Graphite search and ratings tool connects educators with STEM and STEAM apps, websites aligned to NGSS. A new search tool aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aims to help educators identify digital STEM and STEAM resources to use in their science and math instruction.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2022

The pandemic shutdowns halted my plans to use the acquired virtual reality headsets for virtual field trips and other STEM investigations. I wanted my students to be able to use virtual reality as a medium for developing the higher-order thinking skills that McQuiggan et al.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2016

in 1990, the world was just awakening to the massive communications revolution ushered in by the Internet. In light of this, my education hope for 2017 is that educators (whether in schools, libraries, homes, or the community) will focus on developing, sharpening, and celebrating critical thinking skills and critical engagement with data.

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2019

At San Lorenzo Unified School District, our 12-hour teacher tech academies are centered on the 4 C’s: collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. Creativity in education cannot simply be about changing STEM to STEAM by adding an “A” for art. Invariably, a good percentage choose creativity.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities. How can schools create esports programs and teams? Here’s how esports careers help students thrive.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. Strategic scaffolding is embedded throughout the program, so teachers can successfully advance all students in various aspects of STEM learning using a discovery-based approach.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

One, from the superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools , a small, rural district in Indiana that is deeply rooted in its community and focused on creating opportunities for students through strong local partnerships. Resistance to new approaches often stems from a fear of irrelevance or a lack of preparation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Related content: Transitioning a school from STEM to STEAM. Among the skills that can be developed and enhanced in preK and kindergarten classes are four that have been identified as critical to the success of 21st century workers: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. Educators participating in the research used Defined STEM as the core resource to implement PBL in their classrooms. Effectively implementing PBL.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

This new name reflects the company’s commitment to provide educators with the tools they need to engage all students with hands-on, socially relevant STEM education and build a STEM-literate society. However, many employers struggle to fill these high-paying jobs due, in part, to low rates of STEM understanding and proficiency.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

CoderZ at Home takes an integrative approach to code literacy — combining STEM, computer science, and critical life skills to prepare kids for the changing demands of a digital future. No one is entirely sure what jobs or obstacles 2050 will bring, but one thing is for certain: the role of STEM and computer science will be pivotal.”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

Over the last few decades, research in educational psychology has shown that play, in particular, is how children develop the cognitive, social and communication skills needed to succeed in life. The Pack is based around two timely STEM subjects—environmental awareness and computational thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. But what if we could also use STEM to inspire the next generation of philanthropists? However, STEM’s lack of diversity is still a major concern.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Students are in a multitude of educational environments that have challenged the entire school community. As educators, we cannot predict what the future holds, but we understand the importance of developing core skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and problem solving in our students today.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. We are in the business of igniting learners’ passion for STEM and preparing them for a successful future,” added Yerushalmi.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. These are all skills students need to be successful, whatever their future holds.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They instill important leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills that students carry with them throughout their education journey. Teachers and administrators in schools from coast to coast are recognizing the same lesson. Myths about esports are still widespread. They enrich it.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2017

These kinds of project-based courses with roots in STEM, STEAM, making, and constructivism are growing ever more popular and provide real-world application of multiple core courses. Employers want people who can use creativity, critical thinking and collaboration to solve problems. As an educator, you have to love that.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

School STEM Labs Inspire Students, Power Innovation. Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. meghan.bogardu….

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