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

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As math educators, we can help those students by finding ways to relate their classroom learning to more recognizable cultural frames of reference that are authentic to the range of experiences in the room. But for multilingual students like me whose native language is not English, the math classroom can be a daunting place.

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6 ways to support multilingual learners in STEM

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STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. The hands-on nature of STEM learning also makes concepts and vocabulary easier to grasp, and makes learning fun. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

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Here are five strategies teachers can take to make STEM come alive in their classrooms. Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable.

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Winners Announced for “Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023” Awards

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Portland, OR – The Teich Group and Catapult X announce the winners of the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards, the only awards program judged by STEM educators. These STEM products were subject to a two-part evaluation process. Williams-Duncan, Kim Collazo, Christina Wilson, Jamica Craig, and Erin Barr.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

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This thread of inequity continues through other groups of students such as English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities. Examples of microaggression can be scheduling major deadlines on important cultural event dates or making inappropriate and insensitive jokes about a particular group of students.

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Carolina Biological Products Named Best-in-Class for K to 12 Science Teaching and Learning in National STEM Awards

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Leading K-12 science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company won four prestigious national Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards and earned Finalist in two more categories. The awards are the only competition in which products are reviewed and judged only by STEM educators.

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

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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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