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Napa students flex STEM skills at Science and Maker Fair
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Eureka! 5 Easy Ways to Grow Kids' STEM Skills at Home
Looking for fun STEM activities to try at home with your kids to get them excited about science, technology, engineering, and math? These ones make number-crunching and experimenting easy rather than intimidating!
How STEM Skills Are the Next Great Equalizer
Science, math and tech will help millions of students make a living
Why I'm Teaching My Daughters STEM Skills
Every little girl out there is just as capable, and just as curious, as every little boy, and they should all have the chance to explore the world of STEM.
Pattonville students build greenhouse and garden to practice 'STEM' skills
As the weather warms, kids are looking for more and more opportunities to get outside.
How the Maker Movement Connects Students to Engineering and Technology
Eighth-grader Quin uses his passion for electronics to teach fellow students about 3D printing, arduinos, and other hands-on lessons in STEM skills. More res...
Maker Spaces: What Can They Do for ELL Students?
Makers spaces are a growing trend around innovative schools across the country, and they have benefits for ELL students that teachers may not even think about.
Could Storytelling Be the Secret Sauce to STEM Education?
By exploring stories, learners can acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of STEM.
Why writing doesn’t just prove learning, it improves all learning-including STEM
Writing is used to assess student learning more often than it is used to facilitate learning. We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or…
Study finds parents still don't understand STEM job opportunities
Alcoa Foundation survey shows many parents support science and technical education but have misperceptions about careers in those fields.
Survey: Student Success Calls for More Than Academic Skills
Educators agree that social-emotional learning is important, but teachers and school leaders have different perceptions about how well students are faring.
How Companies and Colleges Can Get the U.S. Back to Work
STEM students need to work in the classroom and learn in the workplace.
What Is This Thing Called STEM?
With increased visibility, school and district leaders are increasingly seeking support to initiate "STEM" programs or "STEM" schools.
What is STEM Education?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.
Dear College Students: You Should Take Geology
Most college students don't even consider geology, but they're missing out on the whole planet!
Bolster Student Learning with STEM Enrichment
What are Enrichment Programs Enrichment Programs are all-in-one learning solutions developed to bridge the gap between the classroom and after-school or summer activities. Designed around 12 individual lessons which can be strung together or taught throughout a semester, Enrichment Programs spotlight a particular STEA
How to Get More Girls Involved in STEM
We need more educational opportunities that start earlier
Open-ended Questions to Encourage Conversation
Why is it important to ask students open ended questions? It encourages academic thinking and conversation, especially among English Language Learners. Get tips for using open ended questions in your classroom.
Do No Harm: Flexible and Smart Grading Practices
Have students take responsibility for their grades and behavior by strategically offering opportunities to redo assignments, retake tests, and reflect on their performance.
Why the Maker Movement and STEM Matter
The Maker Movement is a sure sign education is changing, and fast.
