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

The other, from the president and CEO of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that provides schools with innovative, hands-on, project-based STEM curriculum designed to develop critical skills and knowledge, while preparing students for careers beyond the classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Makerspaces and maker culture have quickly become a favorite of STEAM advocates, and new research shows that makerspaces can be highly effective at helping elementary students develop skills such as critical thinking, design thinking, and problem solving. Related Content: eSchool News STEM, STEAM, & Makerspaces Guide.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

But a lack of focus around culture and gender inclusiveness are stunting its true promise, according to a new report out of Drexel University. The report, appropriately titled “ Making Culture ,” is the result of about a year’s worth of interviews and site visits to around 30 different makerspaces across 12 urban regions.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Coding alone isn’t enough; students must also learn to think systemically, design creatively and build with intention. Research increasingly shows that creativity fuels deeper learning, especially in STEM education. Yet traditional methods often fall short.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

STEM Helps Students Launch into the Future. Cultural norms have long dictated the foundation they need to ­survive in ­society and the workforce — reading, writing, math and science. . Employable Skills and Real-World Solutions Grow from STEM. Public Schools showcases its students’ STEM successes at its annual Tinker Fair. .

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eSchool News

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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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

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The app was named a winner of the Tech & Learning Best of Show at ISTE 2020 Awards and the platinum winner in the STEM/STEAM App category of THE Journal ’s 2020 New Product Awards. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

Located in South Minneapolis, the Aim Academy of Science and Technology provides students in grades 6-10 a successful path to college and STEM careers through culturally responsive mentorship, integrated STEM education, and curricular connections with technology-based businesses and industries.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

It is so important for teachers to have high-quality content to help build students’ STEM literacy at an early age,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

The annual award, with prizes valued at $5,500, recognizes one middle school, high school, or college educator from any STEM subject area for innovatively using Vernier products to teach engineering concepts or practices to students. “We Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2020

POSS students will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring COVID-19 and will benefit from conducting independent studies while building teamwork and leadership skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

resources help students build the important critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills needed for success beyond the classroom. ” Stanley Black & Decker is also signature partner of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders?and

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace. About SAM Labs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

These modern spaces encourage creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and integration of STEM concepts, while giving students a “brain break” from traditional classroom learning. This enables librarians to make recommendations for resources that align with students’ interests and learning preferences.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

To further support collaborative STEM learning, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched LabQuest 3. The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Chosen by a panel of NSTA-appointed experts, this year’s winning educators—three high school teachers and one college professor—demonstrated how they innovatively use data-collection technology to engage students in science and STEM learning. For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and a variety of instructional supports enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction, in person or at a distance. STEM Connect. STEM Connect ?blends STEM Connect? STEM Connect? interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? Sustainable Development Goals,?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2021

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

This helps them develop critical thinking and data literacy skills essential for modern scientific research. Instead of manually sifting through vast amounts of scientific papers, students can use AI to summarize key findings, recognize patterns, and generate visual representations of data.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Can you suggest STEM-related projects for grade students to apply their knowledge of ? These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2022

Chosen by a panel of NSTA-appointed experts, this year’s winners—one middle school educator and two high school educators—showed innovative uses of data-collection technology to engage students in STEM learning. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2021

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

Cote is the executive director of Thinking Nation, a nonprofit devoted to improving social studies education, and he saw an application for generative AI in the work of his organization. schools have “deprioritized” the teaching of civics and social studies, in favor of pumping resources into mathematics and STEM fields.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2016

The district’s hypothesis is exposing all students to high-quality, culturally-relevant CS instruction in the lower grades will lead to more students from all backgrounds choosing to pursue related coursework in high school and beyond. The primary goal of camp is to increase the self-confidence of middle school girls in STEM.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. That mindset reflects a broader cultural anxiety, and when teachers don’t like the subject it hinders student achievement. “I Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear. isn’t working.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2021

The new Middle School Explorations: Chemical Reactions e-book helps students achieve a deep understanding of key STEM concepts via three-dimensional learning,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This new sensor for environmental science provides an affordable way for STEM educators to engage their students in data collection as they explore the science of natural phenomena,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. For more information, visit [link].

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Vrbas received $1,000 in cash, $3,000 in Vernier products, and $1,500 toward expenses to attend an upcoming National Science Teachers’ Association (NSTA) STEM conference or an American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) conference. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 2, 2025

Last week, I worked with a group of online educators to explore a range of strategies they can use to facilitate student-led discussions to foster connection, encourage critical thinking, and position students to lead their learning online. The goal is to ensure all students have an entry point into the discussion.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. The value of Imagine IM's enhancements is evident in the beautifully produced Inspire Math videos, from which the mountaineer scenario stems.

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