Providing a strong STEM foundation in K-12 schools is necessary to prepare students for well-paying, in-demand jobs; however, our education system has a history of leaving underrepresented groups in STEM behind in their academic preparation. To advance STEM diversity, The U.S. Department of Education announced on December 7, 2022, that it launched itsRaise the Bar: … Continue reading
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3 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching
Do you understand your implicit biases? Take a Harvard test by Project Implicit and get 3 tips for creating a culturally responsive classroom. Continue reading
Black History Month | Boosting Inclusivity in STEM
AI and machine learning have a dark side. Learn about it in this today’s VAR blog post. Continue reading
3 Tips to Refresh Your Black History Month Lessons
Pausing, reflecting, and refreshing how you approach teaching Black History Month this February can help foster more culturally responsive lessons. Lessons should be dynamic and cover a wide range of topics, including history, first-person perspectives, art, literature, to better capture the Black experience. And, by celebrating black voices throughout the year, teachers can support anti-bias … Continue reading
Five Tips to Teach Black History This Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month in the United States. Now more than ever it is important to be sure that lessons around Black history are culturally responsive, encourage critical thinking, and explore more elements than just slavery and segregation. We have compiled a list of 5 tips here, and highly encourage you to explore the … Continue reading
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