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How to Encourage Girls in Your Classroom to Get Involved in STEM

Waterford

Did you know that despite similar interests and abilities in STEM subjects (defined here as science, technology, engineering, and math), women are considerably less likely to end up in STEM careers? The good news: educating and empowering girls in STEM from a young age can overcome some of these barriers.

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PROOF POINTS: How Covid narrowed the STEM pipeline

The Hechinger Report

The STEM pipeline – a metaphor for the development of future scientists, engineers and other high tech workers – likely starts with a narrower funnel in the post-pandemic era. government are all trying to encourage more young Americans to pursue careers in STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

Edsurge

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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10+ Plugged and Unplugged Coding Activities for Hour of Code!

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Code.org has different activities for elementary students to adults. Kodable has different free activities for elementary students that require no registration. This is one of my elementary students favorite coding programs.

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Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder

eSchool News

“On the one hand, our elementary students are nearly back to pre-pandemic academic growth and achievement for science, but our older students are still very much struggling.” There is evidence of uneven recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades by spring 2024. months behind.

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Document Learning in a Digital Portfolio

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! My elementary students love their Seesaw digital portfolios. To thank you for your sharing, friendship and support over the years I am sharing free tips, learning resources, web tools and apps for 25 days in my Digital December STEM Advent Calendar.

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