Every year, the month of May is officially designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. May was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the United States on May 7, 1843, as well as the completion of the transcontinental railroad by a large Chinese workforce on May 10, 1869. Here … Continue reading
In 2023, it was estimated that about 1 in 4 adults, and 1 in 5 children in the US have had or will have a mental disorder in their lifetime. This means nearly 20% of children in the United States have mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorders. Many people also suffer from more than one … Continue reading
For sustainability month, and to celebrate Earth Day this year, we wanted to highlight some of our vendor partners that take the extra step to stay green. 3Doodler 3Doodler stands by their Plastic Promise. All 3Doodler plastic strands are made from the highest quality materials and have all been subjected to the strictest standards of … Continue reading
Marie Curie Remembered as a leading figure in science and a role model for women, Marie Curie was the first women to receive a Nobel Prizes, and the first person ever to win the award twice, both in Physics and Chemistry. Her efforts with her husband Pierre led to the discovery of polonium and radium, … Continue reading
Marie Maynard Daly Marie Maynard Daly was an American biochemist. She was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Columbia University and the first African American woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. In addition to her research of cholesterol, sugars, and protein, Daly was committed to developing programs … Continue reading
Happy Valentines Day! To celebrate, here are some of our best and most loved products with Douglas Stewart. PowerGistics – CORE16 USB With a 16-shelf wall mounted tower, store Chromebooks and tablets in a safe and effective way. PowerGistics CORE series has a small vertical footprint, able to fit easily into any corner with its … Continue reading
With the New Year comes new opportunities to touch base with new and old clientele. Our Sales Team had energizing conversations with resellers and educators about trending K-12 products and the future of education. We can’t wait to connect with trendsetting K-12 vendors, resellers, and educators in this new year. Are these educational events on your radar for 2024? Continue reading
With every new year come new education trends. Whether you’re an administrator or classroom teacher, keeping tabs on these higher education trends and incorporating them into the running of your classrooms can help your institution and your students find success in school. Let’s take a closer look at five trends in 2023 education: Hybrid, Online … Continue reading
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
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