eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2015

Study reveals that the digital resource market is growing faster than the overall K-12 market. Teachers now are using more digital instructional materials than print materials in the classroom, according to a new study from Education Market Research (EMR)/Simba Information. Next page: Findings from the study.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc. 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. The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read. This process can happen when studying any subject, not just English language arts. Next page: How writing improves STEM learning; closing the writing gap). Simply put, writing is our critical thinking made visible.

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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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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

MAY 30, 2024

One study showed that high school student interest and motivation in physics were significantly boosted with the introduction of probeware to physics classes, and similar trends have been reported in vocational schools as well as elementary and middle school classes.

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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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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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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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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Key points: Relevancy has great power in math instruction Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy For more news on STEM subjects, visit eSNs STEM & STEAM hub How much longer will we keep trying to solve our nations dismal math proficiency problem by writing new math problems?

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2024

Here are some tips for making the most out of this rare occasion as you study it with your students. Study the light level As the moon gradually blocks more and more of the sun, you would certainly expect to see an associated change in the light level. To do this, choose Set Up Sensors from the Experiment menu.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Well, according to the 2018 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education , K–3 students spent an average of 89 minutes studying ELA, 57 minutes learning math, and a miniscule 18 minutes a day on science. These numbers aren’t too surprising when you consider that reading and math are high priorities in early grades.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

In the US alone, approximately eight percent of children were identified by a health professional as having a learning disorder, according to a 2014 study. Depending on the effect of the disorder itself, some students struggle with focus, others with reading and writing skills, all of which are fundamental to a typical classroom setting.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2019

Moak’s goal is to ignite a similar passion in her students so that they can see the magic of STEM in their everyday lives—and thereby be motivated to pursue a job in a STEM field. Elementary science instruction often takes a back seat to math and reading and receives little time in the school day. Why Care About STEM?

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A new study from WestEd, a nonpartisan, nonprofit research agency, commissioned by Front Row Education, found that students using the adaptive, gamified and data-drive technology showed greater mathematics achievement outcomes when compared with students who did not. Today, Front Row Math is used in over 25% of U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

[ Editor’s note : This piece was originally published in 2018, and is reposted to serve as inspiration for girls who want to pursue engineering studies and careers.]. When I was 13, I read a paragraph-long description about industrial engineering and knew what I wanted to do with my life.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

After all, what good is a knowledge of STEM if you don’t have the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions? . Science, math, and reading are vital subjects, but empathy, self-awareness, and responsible-decision-making are what allow someone to apply those subjects in ways that make the world a better place.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

At the same time, more STEM employers are hiring workers with humanities backgrounds, according to a new report by researchers at Strada Education Network and Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. According to the paper’s researchers, the number of workers in STEM fields with a liberal arts background is simultaneously increasing. “We

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

This program also provides the educator with the ability to assign the same science article to students to read, but at their reading level. Gizmo is an interactive STEM learning experience for grades 3-12. Once the teacher assigns the STEM activity to a class, students can access it immediately.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

School STEM Labs Inspire Students, Power Innovation. Thomas School near Seattle hopes to encourage students to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by starting them young and engaging them with cool, new learning spaces featuring robots and 3D virtual reality computers. meghan.bogardu….

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

This new name reflects the company’s commitment to provide educators with the tools they need to engage all students with hands-on, socially relevant STEM education and build a STEM-literate society. However, many employers struggle to fill these high-paying jobs due, in part, to low rates of STEM understanding and proficiency.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2019

Rocket Mortgage Classic: Students Use Ed Tech to Further Their STEM Education. We believe that investing in STEM education is essential,” said Matt Troka , CDW’s senior vice president of product and partner management at the Friday event. “We MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about what's next for STEAM education. marquita.brown_tC0Z.

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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? It's so cute because she reads her little articles all the time, and [one article was about] how robotics is super emerging, and there are intersections of robotics and everything. The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Challenges of phenomena-based teaching As a science teacher, I help students make connections between concepts and their lives every day, but coming up with phenomena for students to study can be overwhelming.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2023

These sensors give educators new ways to study solar energy and photosynthesis with their students,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Science Education. It notably reads in watts per square meter, which makes it ideal for experiments with solar cells and those that calculate their efficiency.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

District and school leaders seeking to address learning loss and accelerate growth must consider the importance of evidence-based practices: instructional skills, techniques, and strategies that a study or experiment has shown to be effective.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2025

Before reading the article, I asked Grok the same question. Here’s what a generative AI has to say about that issue: No, AI-driven education wont “replace” STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as a field of study or practice, but it will transform how STEM is taught and applied.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Savvas science programs are aligned to the 2023 Alabama Course of Study: Science, which provides the framework for the study of science in Alabama’s public schools and the standards that support equitable, innovative, and creative learning. ” ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. .

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2015

Increasingly, makerspaces are helping students sustain interest in STEM fields. As tech companies try to find ways to create a more diverse workforce, they’re looking at education as a way to help increase the pipeline supply of women and minorities graduating in the STEM fields.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc. 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. The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The strategies span middle school to higher education contexts, across a variety of subjects including math, science, social studies, and literacy. Each strategy was created by an experienced educator, selected and supported by BetterLesson through their “Master Teacher Project” model.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. Students engage in more writing and reading, supporting literacy, as well as become more accurate with measuring, leading to improvements in numeracy. They’re actually “doing science,” not just memorizing terms and concepts for a test.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. Students use the headsets to study and review at any time. On the 12th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on using engaging technologies for real-world connections. This also allows students to feel the organs and bring to life the real time data.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In an English class, for instance, teachers might give students a list of books relating to a certain theme and let students choose which book to read. What to learn : Give students a variety of choices in the topics they can study by expanding the range of courses available to them.

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