eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

STEM education would emphasize problem-solving, interdisciplinary approaches and the value of discovery and play, according to a new 10-year vision from the American Institutes for Research for the U.S. Department of Education’s STEM Initiatives Team. Next page: The 6 components of future STEM education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2018

How can schools and districts prepare students for college and careers in STEM? In Harmony Public Schools in Texas, we want students to become active learners, problem solvers, and STEM advocates. We want to increase their knowledge, skills, and interest in STEM, and balance student-centered teaching with state and national standards.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2016

As educators, we know that science is not just a body of knowledge, but it is a process that enables people to answer questions through scientific inquiry. These are important skills for students to master, not least because of the growing demand for science and STEM professionals.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The global health crisis forced students out of the physical classroom and into a new virtual world for nearly two grades, and their initial homework and test scores reveal a significant decrease in knowledge transfer, social skills, and core learning habits across a variety of subjects.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is also launching an updated version of STEM Connect. An interdisciplinary K-8 resource, STEM Connect blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities to enhance core curriculum and cultivate valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Adopted by the State Board of Education, the current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards outline what students will learn in each course/grade. Gives students real-world knowledge and experience. Texas has adopted curriculum standards that are used in all the state’s public schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) – Members of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – are helping students and educators explore modern manufacturing with no-cost resources designed to celebrate Manufacturing (MFG) Day.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Such a position can help frame classroom assignments as interdisciplinary tasks and projects that require knowledge from other classes and other subjects. It can compel students to tap into different intelligences and develop the habit of synthesizing knowledge.

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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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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. We are in the business of igniting learners’ passion for STEM and preparing them for a successful future,” added Yerushalmi.

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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. CoderZ believes STEM and Computer Science education are essential for the future and should be universally available to all kids. About CoderZ.

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

These antiquated curricula have discouraged many students from persisting in STEM fields, and exacerbated inequities prevalent in the U.S. Although data science is interdisciplinary, one possible home for data science standards is in mathematics standards, as there are important mathematical tools and methods that support data science.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

Putting the humanities back into STEM. For Abby Longcor, Senior Director of the Tech Challenge, that’s what really sets the program apart: the interdisciplinary approach to engineering. “We Because I didn’t have the content knowledge, the projects were totally student-driven,” Stone explains.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Today, the award-winning science series NOVA , produced for PBS by GBH Boston, announced the launch of NOVA Science Studio , a new national program to teach and engage young people through an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on science communication, digital media literacy, and video production.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2021

That legislation prompted a major shift in our instructional focus that ushered more students toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our education system should be our best effort to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and tools that they need to be prosperous, productive, and employed citizens.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has become more prominent as an effective approach to interdisciplinary learning. Once the leadership team feels confident in its knowledge, the members will become coaches for their colleagues. Next page: Additional tips for integrating STEAM).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

To help every community celebrate the “E” in STEM, Engineering Dreams offers educators a video topic series, “Problem-Solvers for Good,” that explores engineering-based solutions to local community challenges that have the promise of positive global impact.

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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. This new age of teaching and learning will be more integrated into the day-to-day, more interdisciplinary, and more based on the lived experience of the teacher and student.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

They also help educators build community and let students turn abstract knowledge into tangible and engaging projects. As an instructional facilitator for technology in Loudoun County, Virginia, he encourages schools to weave Making into all subjects, instead of relegating it to a single STEM class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Discovery Education will help HNCS achieve this challenge by providing engaging STEM learning opportunities throughout the curriculum. The virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and instructional supports within Techbook enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction, in person or at a distance. STEM Connect.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2016

Computer Science (CS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are popping up all over. The media tells us there are STEM career opportunities for students in abundance. Industry debates about the STEM jobs pipeline. Encouraging diverse participation in STEM in middle school is crucial.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Life is interdisciplinary, and while our education system has finally started to acknowledge this (e.g. In “the real world” as teachers say, challenges are complex. You’re never just solving a math problem. You’re communicating, collaborating, managing yourself, the list goes on. STEAM , the CCLS ELA standards, etc.),

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Lifelong learning librarians can motivate students through an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge, which can inspire students to engage in independent research curiosities. As a result, students will be much better prepared to engage with emerging technologies and pursue STEM careers later in life.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It promotes hands-on, collaborative projects that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of knowledge, preparing students for future challenges. Integrating arts into STEM subjects fosters creativity and innovation, preparing students for careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2016

On the surface it appeared simple enough, mathematics and computer science should be natural partners—the low hanging fruit of interdisciplinary computer science education. Not likely, but the experience and knowledge they gain with the subject matter will better prepare them for the world in which they live.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Benefits of Academic Competitions Academic competitions are an excellent way for students to strengthen content knowledge while engaging in friendly challenges. each of these competitions challenges students to think critically and apply their knowledge in engaging ways. There are several my students participate in every year!

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

These strategies will help students build confidence to apply biological knowledge in their careers. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

These strategies will help students build confidence to apply biological knowledge in their careers. Collaborative Learning: Students work in small groups, promoting peer interaction and problem-solving, which supports non-majors who may feel less confident in their knowledge.

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