eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

High-quality instruction in STEM requires both teaching expertise and content knowledge. Yet, at the elementary school level, many teachers haven’t had any specialized education or training in science, leaving them at a loss for PD in STEM. We’ve also learned a few PD in STEM lessons along the way.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

Real-world relevance and a little dash of humor are two ingredients that might increase STEM engagement and make learning fun for high school students, according to a new survey. The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) surveyed 1,100 high school students from across the U.S.

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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: ? Develops skill sets that transfer across career sectors ?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Their assignment: Design a cart to carry today’s tools for STEM learning — the teaching of science, technology, engineering and math — in Hampton Township’s three elementary schools. “We Each team also showed judges a miniature model of its proposed STEM cart.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2017

In Charlotte County Public Schools (CCPS), all 10 of our elementary schools have a STEM lab. As early as kindergarten, students begin engaging in hands-on learning and exploring STEM careers. We were awarded the grant in 2015-16 to fund our “STEM Education Enhancement (SEE) for Student Success!”

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2016

Some Iowa schools will incorporate engineering lessons into classrooms to boost creativity, problem-solving skills. The funding for the pilot was awarded to Ames with a grant from the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. If the pilot year is a success, the district hopes to expand the program to all of its elementary classrooms.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, March 31, 2022 — Leveraging standards-based instructional content and its award-winning technology, Vernier Software & Technology is announcing Vernier Connections , an innovative web-based platform to engage high school students in hands-on STEM learning and exploration.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2016

14-18, 2016 to provide an introduction to coding skills for elementary and middle school students. The winning school will receive a one-year subscription to EasyTech and EasyCode Premium, Learning.com ’s digital literacy and coding curriculum for grades K-8.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 18, 2015

MobyMax, developer of personalized and blended learning curriculum for K-8 students, is kicking off the 2015-2016 school year by releasing a new Touch Curriculum technology that uses more than 20,000 cognitive skill manipulatives to deepen students’ mastery of science concepts. But that is only half the story.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspiring district leaders, classroom teachers, and school staff have found unique and innovative ways to engage students in learning, motivating students to see beyond classroom walls and truly immerse themselves in learning. Projects can be individually completed or a collaborative effort, promoting group work and social skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It’s no secret that over the years and due to more standardized testing, science has become a backburner subject in many American elementary schools. So how do we empower teachers with the knowledge, time, and tools they need to not only teach STEM topics, but also do so with vigor and passion?

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Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Henderson previously worked for the Utah Department of Education, where she noted that math is the biggest stumbling block for students trying to get a high school diploma. Its about time that schools dragged math into the modern world, so that it imparts useful skills, Henderson says.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Key points: Interactivity and engaging resources can make science more approachable Elementary school teachers need easy-to-use science tools that will grab students’ attention During my time as a kindergarten teacher, I learned three major lessons about our youngest learners’ relationship to science.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With the rise of AI and increase in employers who say AI skills will be a necessary component for workplace success, learning computer science is more critical than ever. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Wizrobotics, an online live learning platform for teaching and inspiring K-12 students to explore STEM fields, announced the launch of Wizprodigy. By being a part of the Wizprodigy competition, students have the opportunity to feel connected and interact with other students sharing their common interest in STEM.”. About Wiz Robotics.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Luhtala and Burns rescued much-needed shelving from the elementary school and clamped the refurbished shelves together to create an 80-bin storage system that provided teachers and students easy access to the makerspace materials. Related Content: eSchool News STEM, STEAM, & Makerspaces Guide.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

She saw how engaged her peers were in the activities, how they worked together and celebrated each individual’s skills and interests. She has brought all of those skills into her work at AmeriCorps VISTA , now in her second year supporting the FIRST program in Florida and throughout the Southeastern United States.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

The following selection of no-cost digital resources created with social impact partners connect families to engaging learning experiences: Inspire the next generation of solution seekers with STEM and math-specific family activities from the STEM Careers Coalition. The contest is open through June 17, 2022.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The prompt I used with ChatGPT was: “List 10 everyday problems that could be solved by a solution that an elementary school student could develop.” Where did I get the problem of holding up a book hands free from? Generative AI. Where does the science come in, though? The science comes in by discussing why their prototype works.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

A growing focus of schools is STEM. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. ” The world’s workforce lacked a lot of science specialists, that is why STEM education became more popular. So, what is STEM education?

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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. These kids learn skills like teamwork, collaboration, communication and leadership.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity gap. STEM career opportunities are projected to grow exponentially, with an estimated 3.5 million jobs in the U.S. alone that need to be filled by 2025.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

Over the course of the three-day event, these highly skilled students were tested on their knowledge of renewable energy, their design and problem-solving skills, and their wind turbines’ energy output by a team of renewable energy educators and industry professionals. from Smithfield Middle School in Smithfield, Va.

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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. We arent the only school district using projection technology in school gymnasiums. But gymnasiums?

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide. Available with the Science?Techbooks?

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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. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Located in central Kentucky, the Hardin County Schools consists of 13 elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools, and is dedicated to helping all students learn in a safe environment that prepares them for college and career. STEM Connect. . STEM Connect? STEM Connect?purposefully

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

Created to Address the “Middle School Gap” – Blackbird Teaches Real-world Computer Science Skills, Aligned to Educational Standards. Not just because of distance learning but because of the logical step to advance skills from block coding to programming,” said Ben Durham , technology teacher for Portland Public Schools.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

PORTLAND, July 13, 2021 – Blackbird, bridging the gap in Computer Science curriculum, today announced the availability of their K-12 Computer Science Pathway, designed to help school districts prepare students with the computer programming skills necessary to enter the workforce – or continue their education at the university level.

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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

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 For more information, visit www.vernier.com.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Teaching elementary school was the hardest job I ever had, but there are many parts of the role I miss. As any elementary educator will tell you, seeing a child’s eyes light up as they grow into individuals capable of expressing themselves and exploring their own interests through the written word is one of the greatest joys in life.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation , a 501c3 nonprofit and VEX Robotics , is back to showcase the incredible talent and skill of a range of student competitors by hosting the first-ever Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship May 17-29, 2021.

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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. With worldwide distribution to over 150 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. Ellipsis teaches specific tech skills, such as using the Scratch programming platform, that align well with the skills that are at the core of our computer science standards.

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