eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

Samsung Solve for Tomorrows second The State of STEM Education survey, conducted in partnership with DonorsChoose , polled1,039 U.S. The findings uncovered educators optimism about the value of AI in classrooms and the urgent need to modernize STEM education. public middle and high school teachers.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

eSchool News (eSN) recently spoke with Vince Bertram, the chief executive officer of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), which has been bringing real-world and hands-on STEM learning into the classroom for 22 years, about the importance of STEM education. A look at how STEM learning invigorates classrooms. Think about the arts.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

And with this change comes a host of new questions—concerns about the ethical design and implementation of these new tools. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. This year, ISTE has added a new volume to the series— Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusion can drive more women to work in AI and tech fields Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity For more news on STEM equity, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere.

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

The popular response, among some education pundits, policymakers and professionals, has been to increase access to STEM and computer science skills. She called attention to the “ Moral Machine ,” an ethical quandary posed by MIT professor Iyad Rahwan. Just consider, for example, the push to teach kids to code.)

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eSchool News

MAY 21, 2020

As a result, educators are dually tasked with increasing core subject comprehension and developing 21st-century skills, especially in STEM. Related content: Employing a differentiated mindset when teaching STEM. In today’s classrooms, students need more than academic knowledge to thrive in college, careers and beyond.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

CoderZ, an award-winning, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, is helping educators introduce computer science in elementary and early middle school with its new Code Farm coding and robotics course for grades four through six. CoderZ believes STEM education is essential for the future and should be universally available to all kids.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

More companies in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—or STEM—fields are hiring workers with liberal arts backgrounds, according to a recent report. It’s so important that we have people who are thinking about the ethical implications of the technology we’re building today.” That was true for Wong of Square.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This new survey by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow was sparked by the increasing use of AI in the innovative community solutions submitted by school teams to our annual public school STEM competition. Additionally, 84 percent of parents believe it is important to prioritize teaching AI ethics and responsible use alongside technical skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

YES draws on more than three decades of research and development by the Museum’s PreK-12 education division, under the leadership of founding director Dr. Christine Cunningham, senior vice president of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Educators and institutions are grappling with how best to integrate these tools into the learning environment while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, assessment concerns, and instructor comfort. Below is a taxonomy of generative AI for educators to consider.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Inclusive Innovation: Leaning into Ethical and Equitable AI Solutions: Embark on a transformative journey into the ethical landscape of AI in education. From navigating cybersecurity threats and funding uncertainties to meeting demands for transparency, we understand the hurdles you face. January 17; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.;

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

This new name reflects the company’s commitment to provide educators with the tools they need to engage all students with hands-on, socially relevant STEM education and build a STEM-literate society. However, many employers struggle to fill these high-paying jobs due, in part, to low rates of STEM understanding and proficiency.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They also need support integrating AI into lessons and teaching students how to use the technology ethically and responsibly. According to a Forbes Advisor survey , an overwhelming 94 percent of teachers agree that students need to learn about ethical AI use–and 61 percent say comprehensive education is needed.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

During a panel on the importance of STEM education for women, she explained what it’s like to be a female student competing in a male-dominated program: “Not only were we the only all-girls robotics team,” she explained of a recent competition, “we were the only team that actually allowed girls to touch the robots.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The lab will be focused on fostering safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, and part of a nationwide network of similar policy initiatives, including the New York City Public Schools AI Policy Lab. ” It aims to make short STEM training effective, inclusive, and scalable.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

At the same time, more STEM employers are hiring workers with humanities backgrounds, according to a new report by researchers at Strada Education Network and Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. According to the paper’s researchers, the number of workers in STEM fields with a liberal arts background is simultaneously increasing. “We

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

The majority (62 percent) of those queried suggested that schools offer guidance on the ethics of using AI, including boundaries related to AI content creation, misuse, and plagiarism. How can high schools prepare students for the future world of AI?

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2017

In order to combat this issue the NYAS’ Global STEM Alliance (GSA), in partnership with the Aspen Institute , created the Social Impact Challenge to encourage the brightest STEM students around the world to become billionaires—but not in the traditional understanding of the word. GSA’s Junior Academy students. Nicholas M. Nicholas M.

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Tech for Global Good Virtual Field Trip from Tech for Tomorrow – created with Tech Interactive – students meet with groundbreaking STEM leaders rethinking data technology to transform our world for the better. . Competition entries are accepted until April 26, 2022. .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

They need to face the importance of ethics and cyber security to protect their information and secure their identities. It is essential that students act safely online and respect the property of others, but how do we teach them to think ethically about technologies that might not even exist yet? Casting a critical eye.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

We need creative minds in all aspects of STEM, from artists to engineers, to reach those goals,” said Christine Hirst Bernhardt, an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in 2021-2022 and head of Slooh’s Teacher Advisory Board. “We and abroad leveraging both Slooh’s and TransAstra’s existing and planned network of observation sites.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

While more research is needed to evaluate the scalability and efficacy of these tools, they offer a promising avenue for addressing the challenges faced by students in STEM education, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Many schools and districts have already developed formal AI school policies and modified student codes of conduct to ensure safe, effective, and ethical use of AI tools in the classroom. Introducing students to AI in a safe and controlled environment enables them to learn how to use it effectively and ethically.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Yet, many social, political and ethical concerns have emerged as the application of technology has grown in daily life. Rockenbach ), and the Interfaith Youth Core found evidence indicating that computer science majors have limited access to instruction about ethics and cultural inclusivity.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Skeptics argue that VR experiences can’t create genuine empathy , that VR simulations make females sick at higher rates than males , and that ethical considerations –from psychological implications to privacy concerns — are urgent issues. Use Augmented Reality Apps to Enhance STEM Lessons.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

“These include providing curriculum-aligned resources, collaborating on research and tech-rich projects with teachers, sparking student curiosity and problem-solving with Makerspace, guiding the ethical implementation of AI, and creating a school-wide culture and lifelong love of reading.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

They also explored ethics and how AI will impact their careers and lives. Ethics was also something they really liked. They loved the real-world scenarios we came up with and debating AI ethical considerations. When COVID-19 came along, and we were all forced to be online teachers and students, it worked out well.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

All it asks for is the topic, reading level, and any additional criteria teachers might have for their class, like an enhanced focus on accessibility or detailed deep dives into ethical implications. Its enhanced accuracy in math and vast knowledge base make it the ideal option for teachers teaching advanced-level courses in STEM subjects.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Megan was one of seven high school students we worked with in a multi-year project called My STEM Story , a transdisciplinary collaboration led by scholars of media, education and psychology at the University of Oregon, University of Kentucky and an education research nonprofit called Inflexion. Our research felt even more urgent.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

They also were required to pass a test on national and state civil rights laws and professional ethics, as well as a rigorous state test required for the grade-level and subject-matter area. He said the STEM classes allow him to design the curriculum, and he plans to utilize his real-world knowledge.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

These antiquated curricula have discouraged many students from persisting in STEM fields, and exacerbated inequities prevalent in the U.S. This will not be a lower-level pathway, either, since data science is a rigorous discipline that is rich and important for many different college majors, inside STEM subjects and the humanities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2024, I expect we will see big advancements towards determining the best way to use AI in both classroom and administrative settings, as well as clearly defining boundaries for ethical use. STEM opportunities are on the rise for young learners as elementary and early childhood programs increase exposure to STEM activities and careers.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It builds on years of work in Digital and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking , including elements of computer science, ethics and additional areas beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Developers have been quick to create apps and content for the youngest users, adapt technology tools including video chat, tangible tech and voice-activated assistants, and develop pedagogical approaches for digital storytelling, STEM learning and coding. It doesn’t have to be either/or. Proper pedagogy complements technology tools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Engineering Dreams offers educators and students a variety of interactive, standards-aligned learning resources to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers, risk takers and ethical problem-solvers. Learn more about Engineering Dreams at www.engineeringdreamsinschool.com and within the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform.

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