eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Overcoming the pronounced academic setbacks characterizing the COVID slide will challenge STEM educators for years to come. High impact learning losses are predicted for foundational skills in math and reading as early as third grade, placing future success in STEM areas on shaky ground. Providing the right education support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. The hands-on nature of STEM learning also makes concepts and vocabulary easier to grasp, and makes learning fun. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. According to the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on a Hero Awards winner dedicated to STEM education. It also is developing a STEM bus with fun technological gadgets to enhance student learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2022

June 17, 2022 — Benetech, the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced two significant AI initiatives to reduce barriers to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and employment for people with disabilities and learning and thinking differences. PALO ALTO, Calif. said Ayan Kishore, CEO, Benetech.

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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. Student engagement is critical regardless of what subject is being taught.

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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

APRIL 20, 2018

How can schools and districts prepare students for college and careers in STEM? Is it by asking them to passively read a textbook or listen to a teacher lecture? In Harmony Public Schools in Texas, we want students to become active learners, problem solvers, and STEM advocates. Student projects are vital to the STEM SOS model.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This time of year, I especially miss the opportunity to teach young learners to read and write. The fulfillment I find in helping elementary school students develop their literacy skills has driven my interest in the science of reading. But what is the science of reading?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. However, are counselors allowing every student to pursue their dreams, regardless of their situation?

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eSchool News

MAY 18, 2018

Want to support innovative educactors and focus on STEM development? Do you need to target reading and literacy for younger students? Budget challenges won’t improve right away, but school districts can boost their available funds with grants that are targeted to different areas of need. Look no further.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2020

Numerade—an online education platform founded with a mission to provide equitable access to high-quality STEM instruction—today announced the launch of free, virtual STEM summer camps open to students at the middle, high school, and college levels. Numerade’s video-based instruction makes learning accessible and engaging.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Read the other articles here and here. Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 10th most-read story focuses on engaging AR and VR tools to use in the classroom. Spark a love for STEM : Using AR and VR to teach STEM concepts can spark student interests in pursuing STEM-related degrees.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2020

High quality STEM learning and engagement opportunities can be life changing for young people in disenfranchised communities who otherwise might not have a direct pathway to the fast-growing STEM economy. Students engaged in STEM programs are prepared for success in the classroom and the workforce.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading. Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading. Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Just one in 10 tech workers are Latino, and while Latino college students are choosing STEM fields in college more frequently , they earn only about 12 percent of undergraduate degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read the top takeaways below. Why Is Increasing Latinos in STEM Important?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For instance, some people still like to read physical books (I’m one of them). Sometimes, you don’t want to hold the book while reading it. Want to really promote science to kids so they keep that interest? Give them problems to develop solutions for. You want to rest it on something.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

We had a chat with Kate about her views on STEM education, supporting underrepresented and underserved students, and how learning to fail helps all kids succeed. Kate Sample EdSurge: Not everyone has an engineer dad to support their passion for STEM. One of the things I've seen is the way kids light up when you bring STEM to them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading. Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Within the first quarter of this school year, gaps in academic proficiencies such as reading, writing and math have become prevalent. The answer lies in the inclusion of arts in a STEM-centered curriculum. Science, technology, engineering, and math are broad but dynamic subjects that contain innumerable and specific learning concepts.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

My excitement about blended learning stemmed from the realization that learning, both inside and outside of my classroom, can take many different forms. My students were reading Of Mice and Men and attempting to complete an explicit/implicit chart.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Similar to earlier research into math and reading, science achievement dropped early in the pandemic. “The trends tell a slightly different story than what we’ve seen in math and reading,” said Sue Kowalski, Lead Research Scientist at NWEA. “Science learning losses are smaller than losses in reading and math.

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2023

Today, he’s an assistant professor in learning sciences and STEM education at Drexel University’s School of Education, and he leads the university’s Informal Learning Linking Engineering Science and Technology ( ILLEST Lab ). Or read a partial transcript below, lightly edited for clarity. That does two things. So this is a team thing.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2021

Still, it’s not a bad idea to encourage students to keep reading and to give their brains a little exercise here and there. Why not explore STEM career possibilities ? Summer is a great time to keep students current with their STEM skills. It’s fair to say students have more than earned their impending summer breaks.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past few years, more literacy tools have been using generative AI, either to accelerate children’s reading proficiency or to stimulate more reading interest. Using speech recognition technology to listen to a child read and using AI to offer feedback can be helpful as long as the technology is based on science-backed design.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining : Fewer than half of all children ages 8-18 (43 percent) say they enjoy reading in their spare time, down from 58 percent in 2016.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

For example, many life science units focus on looking at plants and animals and reading about their environments—leaving out the integral hands-on engineering and robotics. Related content: How our school transitioned from STEM to STEAM. Related Content: eSchool News STEM, STEAM, & Makerspaces Guide.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Here’s what today’s educators have to say about AI, STEM, SEL, and more: In 2024, education will move to adopt AI–but slowly. Read more about Ross-Kleinmann’s thoughts on AI in schools. Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators. PBL isn’t used enough–let’s change that.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

Key points: Probeware helps connect students to in-depth learning opportunities Black students need more STEM career exposure 5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom For more news on science learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Are you looking for effective ways to integrate three-dimensional learning into your science classroom?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Comprehension: Reading assignments, especially those involving complex texts, can take students varying amounts of time to understand and analyze. Students benefit from the freedom to read at their own pace, ensuring they fully comprehend the material before moving on.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the back-to-school season unfolded in New York, the city’s teachers set up their classrooms how they usually do: by putting up posters, reading through curriculums, sharpening pencils, and, for roughly a decade , charging Chromebooks. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. newsletters. I fell in love with English and U.S

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