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Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

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Black/African American students, Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx students, and Native American/Alaskan students are less likely to attend a high school that offers foundational computer science.

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Challenge-Based Learning helps students guide their science exploration

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A Challenge-Based Learning model pioneered by Apple is now helping teachers engage middle school students in deep learning through projects that combine developing questions, investigating scientific phenomena, and solving problems in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

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Science gets a boost from Challenge-Based Learning

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A Challenge-Based Learning model pioneered by Apple is now helping teachers engage middle school students in deep learning through projects that combine developing questions, investigating scientific phenomena, and solving problems in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever. The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical.

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There’s Magic in That Sound: How to Engage Students With Digital Music-Making Tools

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Right now I teach grades 1 through 9 at Lake Travis STEM Academy, just outside Austin, Texas. A couple years ago, while I was teaching percussion classes at Clark High School in Dallas, a sixth-grader, Sam, would come to class for his percussion lessons. Taylor Haun is a music instructor at Lake Travis STEM Academy in Austin, Texas.

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37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023

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Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees. We’re seeing the pendulum swinging back to reintroducing career and technical exploration (CTE) in middle schools.

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Youth Design Inventions for a Better World—and Get Some Worldly Advice

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As part of the Mouse Design League , our team presented the project we created to help people with disabilities. Our team designed a project called “Locus,” a wearable device for individuals with nonverbal disabilities to help caregivers ensure the safety of their clients. STEM From Dance. Halsey Middle School.