eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its first anniversary by welcoming new members to the growing coalition and by offering educators, students, and families nationwide access to a host of new, no-cost digital resources.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. But what if we could also use STEM to inspire the next generation of philanthropists? However, STEM’s lack of diversity is still a major concern.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Related content: How our school transitioned from STEM to STEAM. ” The presenters emphasized that the global skill most vital to students is learnability: the desire, passion, and capacity to learn, the ability to synthesize and evaluate information, and the willingness to take on new challenges. .”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields continues to surge , a significant population of potential workers is being left out of these career opportunities: English learners. Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Inspired by the desire to impact change in communities far and near, they are using the power of STEM to help drive the change they want to see. A diverse group of judges, including 3M scientists and leaders in education from across the country, evaluated entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication effectiveness.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to succeed, we can create a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. These tools can be used to support students in a variety of ways, from personalized learning to high-dose tutoring.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

Its vision is “to ensure that ALL students possess the knowledge and skills needed to be society’s game changers: educated, productive, and empathetic individuals.”. Those are lofty objectives for programs centered around video games!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

(CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement and instruction of higher order skills and for subject area assessments, today announced a multiyear collaboration with Project Lead The Way (PLTW), the nation’s leading provider of PreK-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curricula.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2017

By 2018, it is estimated that 71 percent of new STEM positions will be related to computing; it is apparent that computer science is the future of the job market. Data source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2008-2018.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

See over 200 resources designed to uncover students’ STEM skills to activate future solution seekers. All entries are reviewed by a diverse group of judges and evaluated on their creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

Each CoderZ course develops interdisciplinary skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and grit as well as core knowledge in physics, geometry, literacy, and algebra. A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor, following rigorous reviews by expert judges including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. By implementing these strategies, CTE educators can expect a vibrant, engaging learning environment where students can obtain skills and knowledge for a successful future.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread. Students are engaged and invested in a project that has local benefits!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lack of appropriate assessments How to assess student knowledge? Because there are no uniform requirements, it is very difficult to adequately evaluate students. Of course, it is difficult to evaluate them equally. Finding all this in schools can be challenging.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge encourages STEM exploration in students at all levels and continues to demonstrate that any idea, big or small, can help change the world for the better.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

Located in South Minneapolis, the Aim Academy of Science and Technology provides students in grades 6-10 a successful path to college and STEM careers through culturally responsive mentorship, integrated STEM education, and curricular connections with technology-based businesses and industries.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. In its 15th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge inspires and challenges middle school students to apply the power of STEM to discovering real-world solutions. We eagerly await this year’s entries!”.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs. Broadly, what do you think should change?

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. . Arkansas] Sanjay Iyer, Forest Heights STEM Academy, Little Rock School District.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Schools and districts in the state can now support blended learning with IXL and implement the Real-Time Diagnostic to assess students’ knowledge levels in math and reading. Pinpoint knowledge with the Real-Time Diagnostic.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

She and her team developed a hands-on physics course for ninth graders designed to give them a better chance at being successful in higher-level high school and college-level science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM courses. Knowledge of science has changed dramatically in the past hundred years,” Chandrasekhar said.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Keywords: Active Learning, Think-Pair-Share, STEM Background Introductory undergraduate STEM classes are notoriously painful experiences, both for the students and for the teacher. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash. Why Start With Think-Pair-Share? Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

This can be everything from students asking good questions and sharing their thinking verbally to relating a new problem to prior knowledge and using a visual representation to illustrate their thought process. That includes widening our view of what it means to be good at math. Put your oxygen mask on first.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

The chatbot is getting trained on the same rubric to instantly give students feedback on their ability to critically evaluate historical text. A contributing factor to this increasing level of disengagement is the narrow focus on curriculum coupled with high-stakes testing as the primary means to measure student knowledge and skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. Schools will make changes to provide systematic instruction and stem the bleed of learning loss. Teacher knowledge is imperative to move students forward.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

. – April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ to its online list of professional learning programs. However, they were adding instruction through CoderZ to their STEM learning initiative.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation. You can’t ignore the impact of globalization either.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

Science Techbook for Texas was rated as 100% aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills and the English Language Proficiency Standards at every grade level by the relevant state review panels and earned a 100% score from the Texas Resource Review for its K-5 and Biology editions.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Nonprofit Digital Promise agrees, and on August 9, the nonprofit launched an effort to collection and evaluate quality examples of how companies conduct and research in designing and improving their products. Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM middle school teacher and administrator.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Through this exploration, they begin to apply their newfound knowledge to solve a real-world problem: why the town of Rjukan, Norway, spends much of the year in shadow and how different solutions could work. Combining phenomena-based learning with 3D science standards helps students see science as a way to make sense of the world around them.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

There were also a variety of “honorable mentions” as upcoming trends to keep an eye on in the next few years like STEM and online labs, digital literacy and fluency, access, and feedback to name a few. Joosten also argued that the field should evaluate trends through subgroups of underrepresented students to promote equity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Following a comprehensive evaluation, the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee has unanimously approved the Elementary and Middle School editions of Discovery Education’s Science Techbook for statewide use as core instructional resources. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AI literacy enables educators to understand how AI works, how to evaluate it and how to best adapt it for their disciplines and learners. Just as AI is becoming pervasive in our everyday lives, it is pervasive throughout the school day and across subjects. The skills and practices necessary to engage with AI are relevant to all disciplines.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2020

WordExtractor can also be used to build assignments such as quizzes to help evaluate students’ mastery of selected words. However, students are now asked to help “build” the definition of a word by choosing between three possible options that begin with the same sentence stem. More engaging “Basecamp” ?The

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2023

Particularly for STEM courses, Nguyen says it’s important to have an instructor who has not just the pedagogical knowledge but also the content knowledge to effectively teach the class. [Or they might] put somebody who isn't qualified to be there, like an English teacher teaching biology.”

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