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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Now the STEM curriculum is poised to enter high school classrooms in the rural South. The participation of HBCUs is notable in part because they play a key role in training future K-12 science teachers. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. We're all having lots of team meetings,” Strachan says.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Can you suggest STEM-related projects for grade students to apply their knowledge of ? How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ? What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ?

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4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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It is difficult for the 1,200-student district to offer STEM, foreign language or Advanced Placement courses year-round. Students are expected to participate in mentoring and internships. Piedmont City School District is a remote, rural part of northeast Alabama.

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Systemic Change Means Rethinking College and Career Prep. We’ve Done It Before.

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to invest heavily in its public education system, and to the passage of the National Defense Education Act of 1958 (NDEA). That legislation prompted a major shift in our instructional focus that ushered more students toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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With EdOptions Academy, over 18,000 students are given the option to access their education through a virtual environment, allowing the district to continue to thrive in the face of unique challenges. Cumberland County had 85 to 90 percent teacher participation in using S.P.I.R.E. reading intervention program. Mexico border.

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

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Cumberland County had 85 percent to 90 percent teacher participation in using S.P.I.R.E. With EdOptions Academy, over 18,000 students are given the option to access their education through a virtual environment, allowing the district to continue to thrive in the face of unique challenges. reading intervention program.

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Editor’s Picks 2015, No. four: 4 things innovative districts do to improve graduation rates

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It is difficult for the 1,200-student district to offer STEM, foreign language or Advanced Placement courses year-round. Students are expected to participate in mentoring and internships. Piedmont City School District is a remote, rural part of northeast Alabama.