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2 Motivational Lessons from STEM #Sheros
Girls face an uphill battle to pursue STEM, and it’s not for lack of good grades and talent. They need help combatting negative gender stereotypes that prevent them from choosing STEM fields. Women STEM professionals play an important role in encouraging and building confidence in the next generation of STEM women. Women advocates can help … Continue reading
Keeping Girls in STEM: Nurture, Not Nature is the Problem
Changing how girls are nurtured in STEM could be one of the biggest barriers to growing female representation in STEM. It’s easy to assume that a lack of participation is linked to a lack of economic opportunity, but surprisingly girls from high-income families are more likely to be taught that boys are more talented in … Continue reading
Get Ready for Student Testing
Teachers report spending as much as 20 to 50 percent of the school year preparing students for tests and assessments, including learning test language and format, and practicing multiple choice questions. You could win back more time for learning by incorporating testing more organically within your daily lessons. Tips for getting students ready for testing: … Continue reading
5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement in 2023
Design your classroom around these 5 tips to boost student engagement this year. Create community rules Like social media community guidelines, creating your classroom or community guidelines lets you share your expectations for proper classroom behavior. Doing so will help foster a safe environment where students can share their experiences and input. Create accountability for … Continue reading
Boosting STEM Diversity in 2023
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
Our Top 5 Must-Read Posts of 2022
This year we covered game-changing K12 trends, including the unprecedented ESSER fund investments that promise to improve education across the country. Under the stewardship of K-12 leaders and educators, 2023 promises to be another eye-opening year in digital equity, STEAM, special education, and more as trendsetting educators dedicate themselves to accelerating education post-pandemic. While we … Continue reading
Reimagining Modern Libraries: Using VR to Boost Teen Health
What do you think of when you think of a modern library? Features of modern libraries include library bookmobiles, WI-FI connectivity, device rental, makerspaces, and digital lending. Even before the pandemic, the rise of digital books and resources sparked a debate over whether physical libraries were obsolete. While it’s true that those libraries that best … Continue reading
How to Use Assistive Tech to Unleash Creative Writing
Writer’s block may not be the biggest writing challenge students need to overcome. For some students, writing mechanics, including handwriting, typing, or grammar, are hindering students from expressing their creative ideas. When you think of ways to help students become better writers, assistive tech probably doesn’t make it on your list, but it should. Assistive … Continue reading
Teach K12 Novel Writing: Where to Start
November is National Novel Writing month, making it the perfect time to teach a unit on creative writing. Fictional narrative is unique from academic writing, leaving students confused about how to approach creative writing. Check out this infographic for tips and inspiration to help your students write their best draft yet. Infographic text: Have student’s … Continue reading
