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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

Edsurge

The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. Now the STEM curriculum is poised to enter high school classrooms in the rural South. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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4 Question Types for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

They comprise the core of any meaningful learning experience and are at the heart of virtually every type of pedagogical approach. Poorly constructed questions can stifle learning by creating confusion, intimidating students, and limiting creative thinking. The above synopsis provides some food for thought.

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Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap

eSchool News

In 2013, the Texas legislature introduced “endorsements,” which function like college majors to provide high school students the opportunity to specialize in an area aligned with their long-term goals. As a result, the gender gap in completing the STEM endorsement in HISD almost completely disappeared, declining from 6.2%

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding

Ask a Tech Teacher

Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding The Makeblock mBot2 is a delightful and educational AI robot designed to captivate the interest of children aged 8-12 in the fields of STEM.

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How to Mix STEM Education and Creativity in the Classroom

Waterford

Lately, the three Rs of school have been eclipsed by a focus on STEM education , or Science , Technology , Engineering , and Math. 2] Because of that, and the impact creativity has on learning, fostering creativity should be a natural function of schools.[5]. Why Is Creativity Important for Children in STEM?

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3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

eSchool News

The same is true—and arguably more important—for students who are less interested in science and STEM fields. Engagement, after all, is a critical contributing factor to students pursuing a STEM pathway in college and in the workforce. Students often learn best by doing and by being active participants in the learning process.

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