EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Assess the School’s Existing STEM Programs.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2022

With recent research showcasing the growing number of STEM-related jobs that will be available to our graduates in Indiana in the coming years, teaching computer science skills has become as important as teaching students how to read or do math. Our program helps students develop essential skills for academic and professional success.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

We had a chat with Kate about her views on STEM education, supporting underrepresented and underserved students, and how learning to fail helps all kids succeed. Kate Sample EdSurge: Not everyone has an engineer dad to support their passion for STEM. One of the things I've seen is the way kids light up when you bring STEM to them.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

It was clear that she didn’t enjoy the work she was doing in school that was labeled “science.” As an educator who is hyper-aware that we need more females in STEM fields, I immediately sought out fun and engaging science stuff online. She loved building the flying contraption and was fascinated to read about how it worked.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2019

Moak’s goal is to ignite a similar passion in her students so that they can see the magic of STEM in their everyday lives—and thereby be motivated to pursue a job in a STEM field. Elementary science instruction often takes a back seat to math and reading and receives little time in the school day.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

– The 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here. Learn more about the 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes and read the full rules here. . “In

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists. Read about 10 more finalists here !) Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Students can use these apps to visualize charge readings in real time and immediately analyze experimental data, which can also be exported to other applications. 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.

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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. Our partnership with OpenSciEd gives middle school teachers access to free, standards-aligned, technology-integrated instructional materials to support this work.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2023

The One8 Foundation is expanding schools’ ability to access programs like Ignite! Reading by providing grants to schools that offset the costs of adopting new programs. Reading pairs developing readers with expert tutors who deliver daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction to target specific decoding gaps.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2015

Increasingly, makerspaces are helping students sustain interest in STEM fields. Robert Pronovost, the science, technology, engineering and math coordinator at the Ravenswood City School District (Calif.), has a mission: to spark student interest in those topics by bringing tech-filled “makerspaces” to low-income schools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

An elementary school teacher discussed how math can be integrated into PE class–for instance, students can measure and make calculations related to how far they jump or how fast they run, or myriad other activities. At our district, we started with installing the L system in an elementary school that serves grades 3-5.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2017

With the strong literacy push, our students and teachers have started tracking literacy engagement by measuring time spent reading and analyzing data weekly to ensure improvement is happening in every classroom and on every level. Dr. Stephanie Miller, Superintendent and Principal of Congress Elementary School District (AZ).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A few years ago, while working as a teacher librarian at Templeton Elementary School in Oregon, I had the opportunity to redesign the school’s library website to include digital resources for the students to use as part of a shift to 1:1 iPad learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

–James Hood, Principal, Rodburn Elementary School , Rowan County Schools The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are transforming the educational landscape, ushering in a more integrated and dynamic approach to teaching and learning. .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For example, four of the 10 top-selling elementary school books are part of The Baby-Sitters Club , I Survived , and Dog Man series. I believe these are popular because the mystery element keeps students actively thinking about the plot, and STEM and social issues topics tie into what students are currently learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As many educators have said to me with a rueful laugh, it would not be acceptable at a restaurant to say that you weren’t really a “reading person,” and could someone please read the menu for you. In fact, elementary school educators have some of the highest levels of math anxiety compared with other fields of study.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The eSchool News Hero Awards , honors educators for their exemplary use of innovative edtech to support student learning: John Arthur , 6th grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah Dr. Jesus Jara , superintendent of Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada Tom Lamont , painting and design technology instructor at Blackstone (..)

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Each grade focuses on a different segment of careers, so as students move through elementary school they are able to explore a variety of fields and recognize where their interests lie. The projects make the career wheel come alive because students can apply their classroom knowledge and make connections to the real world.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2018

Once the spark is lit, they start to take harder classes, and they are more interested in STEM as a career. EdSurge: Here’s an elevator pitch we’ve heard— FIRST is bridging the STEM skills gap to create the only sport where every kid can go pro. The chances a high school athlete is going to become a pro athlete are one in a million.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

“It’s incredibly heartening to see that despite an ongoing pandemic and social and political unrest, schools and districts across the U.S. “Our team enjoyed reading through each and every grant application – the awarded services are well deserved, and we look forward to supporting recipients in achieving their goals.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

As our countrys workforce changes rapidly and demand for specialized skills (especially in STEM fields) grows, traditional college and career preparation models are becoming outdated. In 2025, schools will continue to face the challenge of recovering science achievement, particularly for older students and historically marginalized students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Kris Astle, Global Education Strategist, SMART Technologies Far too many students continue to struggle with reading, with post-pandemic recovery remaining slow—and in some cases, stagnant—among our young readers. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2021

“The durable Go Direct Platinum-Cell Conductivity Probe automatically adjusts its conductivity range in response to the concentration of the given solution to provide students with the most accurate readings possible.”. Go Direct Platinum-Cell Conductivity features a wide 0 to 20,000 ?S/cm

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2016

Research indicates math, reading achievement in early grades also influences later science achievement. Math and reading achievement also were associated with science achievement in those grades, which suggests that improving math and reading skills in lower-performing students might help improve their science achievement gaps.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2023

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. It's like kids are already getting knocked out for the count in elementary school.” And that in turn affects people’s career choices.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Brittany Thomas , 5th grade teacher at Glen Burnie Park Elementary in Glen Burnie, Maryland, says: . As a reading teacher, I like to use Osmo with students to engage learners and develop their writing skills. Osmo for Schools’ Pizza Co. Summer is a good time for students to extend their classroom learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Math selfies, QR codes, and Kahoot games enrich one school. Jefferson’s Julie Yandell, who teaches fifth-grade reading, has peppered her classroom and the hallway outside with QR codes. ” While one student read a story, the other recorded a video of that student. .” “It keeps them more engaged.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. It was my first full-time teaching job. I decided I was well-positioned to help make a change.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Listed here in alphabetical order by school/district name are 10 of the awards program finalists. Read about the three 2023 winners here. Beyond book distribution, Dr. Bedden’s efforts have fostered a genuine love for reading and learning that will undoubtedly brighten Centennial’s future for years to come.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how Microsoft is pairing K–12 classrooms with computer science experts! When asked to imagine what data analysis in schools might look like, many might picture a classroom full of students huddled around computer screens, inputting numbers into spreadsheets and running simulations until their eyes water. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2023

Over the years, I’ve used research about how the arts increase math and reading comprehension to defend their existence in the public school curriculum. I’ve even made the case that for some students, a music, art, dance or drama class might be the only thing bringing them to school each day.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Districts will move to adopt the Science of Reading to increase reading gains: The research to support this approach to teaching and the efficacy of it in application is strong. Schools are realizing that many of their teachers were not taught this approach to instruction. . –Amy Gulley, M.Ed — Keith Look, Ed.D.,

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

In addition to the challenge of quickly adapting her teaching, Claffey also encountered an unexpected frustration: a class size of 60, featuring students from every elementary school in the district, which was later reduced to around 50 as new teachers were added. Claffey says. What does the research say on that?”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lessons are designed with an inquiry-based approach, where students and teachers explore science “mysteries” collaboratively through videos, reading and hands-on activities. elementary schools, according to Mystery Science co-founder Keith Schact. Focusing on serving students and teachers can take you to a certain point.

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