STEM competitions allow for individual or student teams to solve a specific challenge or problem through science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Many of these challenges are rooted in real-world issues, encouraging participants to use creativity and critical thinking to come up with innovative solutions. Competition can bring out a new side to people, showing passion and strive, … Continue reading
According to a 2021 NSF Diversity and STEM research, even though there has been an increase in a representation of women (34%) and minorities within STEM over the last ten years, there still exists a large gap needing to be filled. In 2021, women represented nearly two-thirds (65%) of workers in S&E-related occupations, though had … Continue reading
Since the shift to remote and hybrid learning due to Covid-19, educators have been exploring different teaching methods and digital tools. Even with the many advances and benefits technology has brought, it can be overwhelming to decipher which edtech solution is the best fit for schools. With too many options, teachers can lose instructional time … Continue reading
Indigenous Peoples Day in the U.S. is a time to honor and celebrate Native American peoples. Therefore, many people use the day as an opportunity to uplift and celebrate Native American culture, history, and teachings. While Indigenous Peoples Day is not yet a national holiday, there is a growing movement to declare it a federal … Continue reading
With an English teacher as a mother, LeVar Buton learned from a very early age how to read. His early childhood lead Buton to believe in the magic of storytelling – that no matter the subject or information if used in a storytelling method it could turn the educational crisis around. Read more about LeVar … Continue reading
While educators are long accustomed to developing curriculum around core subjects like reading, writing, math, and science, digital literacy is now also coming to the forefront as an area that must be addressed. With data and information available everywhere online, digital literacy is needed to circulate through conflicting and confusing data to find the right … Continue reading
In the early days of the pandemic, various sources circulated sometimes confusing, often conflicting guidelines about how to adjust our behaviors as conditions changed. Finding out the right information became necessary and important to infer meaningful data. Today’s students should be equipped with the skills to understand where data like this comes from and how … Continue reading
Teaching literacy to students means giving them the ability to communicate clearly and participate with those around them. Starting literacy learning early readies students for department testing (STAAR), while also experiencing different genres and styles helps children understand language and how to share their thoughts and ideas. Below are some ways to help students succeed … Continue reading
With 4.72 billion users globally, social media has changed the way people communicate. From social lives to education, social media has become a platform for students to collaborate and harness in a variety of different ways to enhance their learning experience. Of course, a tool like social media needs to be used responsibly to maintain a … Continue reading
K-12 educational institutions are looking for new digital tools and devices to help improve student success and engagement while fostering collaborative learning environments. Finding the right technology to capture students’ attention can be challenging. Here are some tips on how to advance your technology integration. Identify goals. Before browsing all the tools and resources available, … Continue reading
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