eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Igniting STEM Learning Across the Elementary Curriculum : Explore our innovative unit planning approach that ignites student creativity and problem-solving through engineering design. Discover our developed projects and strategies to bring these STEM activities into your classroom. Join us to explore the future of education with AI.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic. They involve rethinking how existing structures and programs can support both emotional stability and long-term motivation. The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Traci Rindlisbach Elementary Computer Science Specialist, Jordan School District Traci Rindlisbach, an elementary computer science specialist, shared, “I was hired as the STEM specialist and then very quickly transitioned into computer science specialist.” We learned so much.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

With VEX 123, Kindergartners are introduced to educational robotics, and are given the opportunity to see how fun STEM learning can be. No matter the subject, teachers are always looking for ways to engage and motivate their students. The VEX Continuum begins with kindergarten and spans through career. First, robots are fun.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Research increasingly shows that creativity fuels deeper learning, especially in STEM education. By positioning code as a creative tool, educators can tap into students' intrinsic motivation while simultaneously building computational thinking skills. Yet traditional methods often fall short.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

But by being able to take students who are motivated and put them in these dual-enrollment classes, you get a greater percentage of those who are going to recognize theyve got the ability and [will] go to college, she adds. Students also may put off required math courses once they get to college, which worsens their learning loss.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. This data is accessible to both teachers and students through visual dashboards, which serve as powerful motivators and intervention tools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Emotional Support : Social connections in the classroom provide a safety net, reducing anxiety and increasing motivation, which are essential for effective learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

In their pursuit of self-expression, they often find themselves challenged to find new words or motivated to develop academic vocabulary. Next page: How writing improves STEM learning; closing the writing gap). Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Hearing directly from experts can motivate students to dream big, explore new fields they haven’t considered, or find a new hobby. Interacting with experts helps students see how the math problem they’re solving or the story their writing might be applied to a future career.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether students step into the classroom or hang out in the counseling office, it’s the perfect time to spark motivation and help them set meaningful goals. Add each student’s name to a flower stem to create a garden of positivity.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

After students know the expectations for transitioning (after a few days), I have a student timekeeper time how long each transition takes… there is something SO motivating to them about trying to beat their time, and I love saving all those precious minutes of instruction!

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JUNE 20, 2025

This improves retention rates, creates a positive work environment, and ultimately benefits students, as they have access to dedicated and motivated educators. This program has been a key solution in areas like STEM, special education, and language immersion.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Recently, a multi-disciplinary team from the University of Pittsburgh was awarded $300,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to diversify access to urban universities for students in STEM fields. These researcher-practitioner partnerships do not happen by accident; nor are they sustained by luck.

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We are Teachers

JUNE 10, 2025

These ocean quotes are a perfect way to spark discussions, add depth to writing prompts, and provide inspiration.

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2022

The history of STEM is filled with amazing women who revolutionized our understanding of science. Unfortunately, women only make up 28 percent of the STEM workforce. This is because many young girls have struggled to engage with STEM while in school. STEM is being able to ask questions, think critically, and creatively.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2018

It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, and why are there so many more men than women in STEM fields? The numbers tell an alarming story about female representation in STEM education and fields.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here are five strategies teachers can take to make STEM come alive in their classrooms. Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It’s common knowledge that engaging–and retaining–girls and women in STEM classes, STEM degrees, and STEM careers is an ongoing challenge. Some key elements in this equation are representation, along with ensuring girls and women have role models to support them in their STEM learning and career paths.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Key points: Probeware is key in helping students make sense of scientific concepts 5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub STEM careers are on the rise.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By introducing students to STEM careers and sparking interest in essential industries like manufacturing, programming, and engineering, state leaders and district administrators are inspiring students to explore and learn about critical industries while paving the way for the workforce of tomorrow.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today’s most valued and essential things, from smartphones and airplanes to zippers and roller coasters. This motivates students to tackle more difficult challenges.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Secondary students in particular need to be able to see and ask questions during remote STEM instruction, such as during laboratory experiments or when receiving feedback when developing their own solutions to math problems. Math made meaningful.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Many high school and college students chose STEM as their No. The 2022 Career Interest Survey gives insights into what motivates an adventurous, civic-minded, concerned, vocal, tech-savvy, emerging workforce. Related : The ups and downs of girls in STEM Powerful strategies to motivate girls in STEM.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2023

public schools and their communities enjoy from STEM programs were underscored in a new survey conducted among some of the nation’s leading middle and high school STEM educators. educators who led their school’s efforts in entering the company’s annual Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition , which is currently in its 13th year.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2020

faces a shortage of STEM workers, female STEM workers are particularly underrepresented. But to get girls in STEM, they have to see themselves in the field. Female students aren’t motivated to study STEM in college or pursue STEM careers if their classes or career fields are made up of a sea of white men.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2019

faces a shortage of STEM workers, female STEM workers are particularly underrepresented. But to get girls in STEM, they have to see themselves in the field. Female students aren’t motivated to study STEM in college or pursue STEM careers if their classes or career fields are made up of a sea of white men.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Whether in a decked-out lab space or a more traditional classroom setting, such as where I taught this summer, below are three tips for fellow educators looking to incorporate more hands-on learning into their STEM instruction. Start simple.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2019

A new survey shows that the number of girls interested in pursuing STEM careers is alarmingly small–and it continues to decline. The survey from Junior Achievement, conducted by the research group Engine, shows that only 9 percent of girls ages 13-17 express an interest in STEM careers, down from 11 percent in a similar 2018 survey.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2020

Her high school is doing a wonderful job providing lessons and activities to keep her motivated, learning, and engaged. This started me thinking about how students might keep learning problem-solving, design thinking and other STEM skills while they aren’t physically with their peers, teachers, and special equipment at school.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2022

A majority of high school and college students chose STEM as their No. The 2022 Career Interest Survey gives insights into what motivates an adventurous, civic-minded, concerned, vocal, tech-savvy, emerging workforce. Top findings include: Gen Zs are adventurers, but not crazy about the world we live in.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2018

Many educators are familiar with the research suggesting the demand for employees in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. For instance, the nonpartisan New American Economy notes that for every unemployed STEM worker in the United States, there were 13 job openings in 2016.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The same is true—and arguably more important—for students who are less interested in science and STEM fields. Engagement, after all, is a critical contributing factor to students pursuing a STEM pathway in college and in the workforce. This keeps them motivated and having fun, while they continue to learn and explore.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

STEM learning is proving key to the future of work, as an increasing number of jobs–some of which have yet to be created–will require STEM knowledge. But topics such as math and engineering also can be challenging, leading many students to stop engaging in STEM learning.

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