eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced a 30-year milestone for its in-school STEM program, Traveling Science Workshops, having delivered hands-on science to more than half a million PreK through 8 th grade students from hundreds of communities throughout Massachusetts since the program began in 1992.

Elementary School 277

Elementary School Elementary School Science STEM 277

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2018

There are several advantages of learning to code in elementary school. Coding or computer programming is writing a set of instructions that a computer understands so it will perform a task. First, learning programming empowers kids.

Elementary School 272

Elementary School Elementary School Teaching Schools 272

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.

STEM 279

STEM Grades Elementary School Elementary School 279

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.

STEM 279

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Middle School 279

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.

STEM 279

STEM Teaching Methods Math Elementary School 279

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2017

Although STEM education is inarguably essential in today’s economy, it is not always seamlessly incorporated into early childhood education–and the barriers to inclusion are more pervasive than many educators might realize. Next page: The critical role families play in STEM education).

STEM 252

STEM Learning Elementary School Elementary School 252

eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

eSN : Tell us about your STEM setup. FP : We actually have our computer teacher at our elementary schools, who has morphed into a STEM teacher as well, which is great. Up at fifth through eighth grade at the middle school, every kid gets it. Related content: Dealing with data during COVID-19.

STEM 269

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Middle School 269

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: ? Phenix City, Ala.

STEM 246

STEM Schools Elementary School Elementary School 246

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2018

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are not just important topics for school children—they are essential to our culture. is not producing enough STEM undergraduate degrees to match the forecasted demand, creating a national workforce crisis. Many factors contribute to this disinterest in STEM.

STEM 226

STEM Students Elementary School Elementary School 226

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

eSN : Tell us about your STEM setup. FP : We actually have our computer teacher at our elementary schools, who has morphed into a STEM teacher as well, which is great. Up at fifth through eighth grade at the middle school, every kid gets it. Related content: Dealing with data during COVID-19.

STEM 269

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Middle School 269

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

These easy science experiments for 2nd graders and exciting STEM projects for kids are perfect for igniting curiosity. Segway into why the beans absorbed the colored water and plant biology. Simple 2nd and 3rd Grade Science Experiments Grab your goggles; it’s time to explore.

Elementary School 75

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 75

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!”

STEM 206

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Knowledge 206

eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Some people like to debate STEM vs. STEAM. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. I once had an actual rocket scientist (he’s a genius & a truly brilliant man) debate STEM vs. STEAM with me. He said there is no place for art in STEM education. STEAM is all of those, plus the A for Arts.

STEM 364

STEM Education Art Elementary School 364

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While instances of school violence are on the rise, there is strong evidence to suggest that upstream violence prevention is what’s needed to curb this trend. Since 1999 there have been over 300 violent tragedies that have played out from college campuses to elementary schools, and 320K students have been exposed to gun violence.

STEM 250

STEM Schools Elementary School Elementary School 250

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2017

“I could tell by their reactions and responses that they had a better understanding of layers,” said John Trotta, assistant principal at Polk Street School, one of the district’s three elementary schools. “It zSpace is a virtual reality (VR) system used for STEM education. It goes back to visualization.

STEM 206

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Discussions 206

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.

High School 246

High School High School STEM Critical Thinking 246

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. “I

Elementary School 139

Elementary School Elementary School Social Studies Schools 139

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? I couldn’t agree more.

STEM 189

STEM Elementary School Science Elementary School 189

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. Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators.

Teaching 324

Teaching STEM Education Cognitive Development 324

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

And although historically focused on middle and high school, the model will reach back into elementary school, as the company is developing a "bridge" course meant to sharpen the skills students need before entering pre-algebra. As for Hatch Valley High School, Goins reports, students there saw improvement in test scores.

Math 187

Math Motivation High School High School 187

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.

Science 306

Science Elementary School Elementary School STEM 306

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.

STEM 167

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Science 167

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.

STEM 187

STEM Teaching Failure High School 187

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?

STEM 152

STEM Education Laboratory Science 152

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.

STEM 328

STEM Education Learning Art 328

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.

Science 323

Science STEM Failure Discussions 323

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.

STEM 163

STEM Middle School Middle School Motivation 163

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.

STEM 265

STEM Elementary School Elementary School Art 265

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.

Science 277

Science STEM Middle School Middle School 277

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. Why Care About STEM?

STEM 167

STEM Teaching Science Motivation 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With KIBO, a hands-on coding robot designed specifically for young learners, we have a screen-free way to introduce robotics and coding to elementary school students. This approach has allowed us to create interdisciplinary lessons that spark curiosity, imagination, and engagement.

Art 334

Art Science Interdisciplinary STEM 334

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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.

Science 339

Science Accessibility Education STEM 339

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?

Elementary School 130

Elementary School Elementary School Science Schools 130

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. .

STEM 258

STEM Education Distance Learning Art 258

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.

STEM 166

STEM Instructors Education Intelligence 166

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key points: Robotics may seem intimidating, but student engagement will soar Bringing robots to early education classrooms in rural Nevada Robotics plays a key role in early STEM education For more news on robotics, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub In my role as the school library media specialist and enrichment teacher at Garfield Elementary (..)

STEM 312

STEM Science Elementary School Elementary School 312

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 mumbled something about not being very good at it and thinking it was kind of boring.

Laboratory 386

Laboratory Learning Science Elementary School 386