eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

The following selection of no-cost digital resources connect families to continued learning in essential topic areas like STEM, financial literacy, health, and social-emotional learning: STEM Activities. The STEM Careers channel inspires students to dream big by meeting current STEM professionals from industry leading organizations.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists? So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists? You will see more success all around.”

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

We use resources from Project Lead The Way [a nonprofit that provides STEM curriculum and lesson plans to schools] and Naviance [an online tool to help students plan and prepare for college and career skills]. At my first board meeting, I said that we have to take back all these textbooks.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

can see first-hand the importance of STEM education for fostering a growth mindset that can lead to greater equity and new ideas for change,” said Denise Rutherford, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at 3M. With the Improving Lives Award , communities across the U.S. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

In addition, Discovery Education presents a curated collection of no-cost resources created in collaboration with social impact partners, such as: STEM Student Leaders Get inspired to change the world. and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of sustainability-focused professionals in STEM.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

Virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities and a variety of instructional supports enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction, in person or at a distance. The Virginia edition of the Discovery Education Science Textbook was approved for statewide use by the Virginia State Board of Education in September of 2020.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2023

EdSurge: Why did you decide to create a coloring book, of all things, about Black women in STEM? We're all kicked out of school, kicked out of the dorm, and honestly, it was so chaotic, and I'm just at home, like, “What do I do to not lose my mind?” What have your experiences with representation in STEM been like?

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

and abroad, while focusing on supporting disconnected and marginalized student populations and empowering girls in STEM. TCS envisioned the first-of-its-kind STEM/computer science education program with a mission to make computational thinking accessible to every student and educator. Beyond the U.S., currently teach computer science.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. Elementary math textbooks claim to be aligned with Common Core standards, but they’re sometimes not, Copur-Gencturk says.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. The 2021 finalists, honorable mention recipients prove the efficacy of STEM thinking.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. This year’s state merit winners prove the efficacy of STEM thinking.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to compete for an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 grand prize, and the chance to earn the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2015

The materials uses ArcGIS Online web mapping and analysis tools to enhance middle school earth science lessons. GISetc is an award-winning, longstanding publisher of GIS curricula materials for primary and secondary school students. In addition, the activities align with Next Generation Science Standards.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A shortage of trained teachers in Oregon is leaving school districts short-handed, so replacements without educational backgrounds are being recruited from other professions to fill the gap. This school year at Umatilla School District, two science teachers are embarking on a new career after years of real-world experience in the subject.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 30, 2015

Here are my notes from today’s 2015 Iowa STEM Summit … Welcome , Lt. STEM should be a catalyst for active learning. Launching a STEM Council Seal of Approval for programs (e.g. Over 5,100 applications were submitted for STEM Scale-Up Grants. Numerous STEM externships are available for teachers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2021

In its sixth year, the Possibility Grant Sweepstakes has expanded to include five schools across the country to impact more students in their pursuit of STEM. Now in the sixth year, the 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes continues to enhance the availability of STEM supplies and technology.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2016

In education, this is particularly harmful to students because it affects pacing guides, textbooks and how states measure who achieves—and who fails. In most states, textbooks are expected to be age-appropriate, but it just means designed for what the ‘average’ kid knows and can do.”

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) serves all of Warren County, Mississippi, and has an enrollment of approximately 7,200 students in grades Pre-K through 12. VWSD consists of three high schools (grades 9 – 12), three middle schools (grades 7-8), ten elementary schools, and an alternative program.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. And despite some “uneven” progress in recent years, STEM fields are just not as diverse as industry leaders would like. Critics have alleged the framework rejected rigor for “wokeism.”

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students and teachers in grades K-8 across Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will return to their classrooms this Fall to find new resources in their high-tech pencil cases thanks to a deepened collaboration with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

Batavia, Illinois, June 14, 2021 — Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, is enhancing its award-winning Science2Go to further support high school biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics teaching and learning. More about Science2Go.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

For the past 13 years, I have been a social studies teacher at the middle school level. My First Big Risk: Flipping the Script When I became a teacher, I promised myself that I wouldn’t teach from the textbook and bore my students with presentations. The period couldn’t end fast enough. Take conflict resolution for example.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. There are additional dedicated libraries for Middle School and audio books.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Friday, May 14, 2021) —For many American elementary and middle school students, a field trip to Washington, D.C. is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classroom. To ensure all students can experience Washington, D.C.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

and abroad, while focusing on supporting disconnected and marginalized student populations and empowering girls in STEM. TCS envisioned the first-of-its-kind STEM/computer science education program with a mission to make computational thinking accessible to every student and educator. Beyond the U.S., currently teach computer science.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With Discovery Education Coding , elementary and middle school students are inspired to learn important coding concepts as they develop computational thinking skills through decomposition, logical reasoning, and problem solving. creating immersive STEM experiences, and improving academic achievement around the globe.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2016

You see pictures of kids from 20 years ago, where they are sitting in rows with a textbook and a teacher is still standing in the front of the room. But today we’re seeing pictures of kids still sitting in front of rows with the teacher standing in front of the classroom–instead of a textbook, they have an iPad or a laptop.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

For all those schools and districts beginning to whip out checkbooks and purchase devices for the new school year, here’s a potential item for your checklist—the newest tablet-inspired Google Chromebook, complete with a stylus, a camera, and USB-C charging. These devices can be scalable and versatile.”

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2021

The second fastest-growing school district in Indiana, Perry Township Schools serves nearly 16,700 students across two early learning academies, four kindergarten academies, eleven elementary schools, two middle schools, two sixth grade academies, two high schools, and one alternative learning program.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

PPS is a thriving, urban school division serving more than 13,300 students. The district consists of three high schools, three middle schools, and 13 elementary schools, as well as preschool, alternative school, and adult education facilities. digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.?? .

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k12

MARCH 23, 2025

Yet, women make up only 28% of the STEM workforce , highlighting an untapped well of creativity and innovation. By providing early access to engaging STEM education, we can inspire more girls to explore their interests, develop valuable skills, and pursue successful careers in science and technology.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Over the years, the campus has evolved with cutting-edge resources like an Innovation Lab and Technology Learning Lab, ensuring students in grades 1-8 are equipped with Chromebooks and a robust STEM curriculum. Connecting STEM, Arts, and the Real World Even though St. Sebastian doesnt limit STEM to the four core areas.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2020

These aren’t concepts found in most high-school math textbooks. It’s wildly outside what most students get exposed to in school,” says von Oy. For instance, the “Starry Night” recreation was done using Bézier curves, a technique often used in computer graphics.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2021

This time, we chose something different for the middle grades because middle school students are kind of a different band of learners. Middle schoolers need this kind of structure for familiarity.” Lana Wimberly, Milagro Middle School How have teachers responded to the change in pedagogy? Students in Ms.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Meanwhile, teachers in Chicago charter schools told us that the textbooks and digital resources they’re given are not addressing Illinois state standards and fail to provide content that resonates with the diverse learners in their classrooms. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Design Thinking for Educators Toolkit —essentially a textbook for teachers. Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM middle school teacher and administrator. It’s very hard for teachers to slow down enough to realize that there’s a question behind the problem that they’re facing.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Verizon originally committed $100 million in cash and “in-kind commitments” to boost student achievement in STEM over three years. Instead, the company claims it “has reached nearly 300,000 students across all 50 states and the District of Columbia with ConnectED-inspired programs that provide technology and STEM education.”.

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