EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2020

In the 2018-2019 school year alone, Fairfax County students earned 18,000 industry credentials, says Beth Downey, the district’s CTE coordinator. The district enrolls more than 187,000 students in its elementary and secondary schools as well as alternative programs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

elementary and secondary schools teach the subject, maybe because there are so few curricula available for students. Tara Chklovski, founder of the global training nonprofit Iridescent , predicts that 2019 will see a wave of simplified curricula for students as young as eight so they can start learning basic concepts. But few U.S.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, Makerspace, Inquiry, Computational Thinking, and the 4 C’s. Also, take a moment to check out FETC 2019 in Orlando, Florida this January. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Check out my Booking Page.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The National Student Clearinghouse reports a 13 percent decline in freshman enrollment since 2019, including a 32 percent decline for Black students and a 20 percent decline for Latinx students in public two-year colleges. Congress may just find a way to prevent another lost generation. Sadly, these trends will likely continue.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2018

STEMpath is a joint effort between multiple organizations, including the nonprofit mindSpark Learning; Couragion; Metropolitan State University; and Colorado Succeeds—which are all geared toward educators interested in pursuing STEM-CS credentials. AP computer science courses are for the final mile in secondary school.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

On an ordinary June morning, kids descend on the campus of Auburn University to try science experiments at the college of education’s annual STEM camp. Not to mention the widespread suffering stemming from a virus that’s killed 100,000 Americans. This year, camp is canceled due to COVID-19. By now, you can probably list them by heart.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

MEL Science, a London-based company whose products include chemistry kits for primary and secondary schoolchildren coupled with digital tools, has seen about seven times the number of new subscribers this month compared to April 2019, says CEO Vassili Philippov. This will turn into a long-term interest, I hope,” he says.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Many of the skills weaved in above are becoming increasingly important to employers, especially those hiring in the STEM fields. Researchers attribute their findings to the secondary effects of SEL programs, such as higher academic self-esteem and a more positive attitude towards school itself. The Future of Children, vol. 1, 2017, pp.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 2, 2021

billion went to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). In fact, in order to receive the funding, states cannot spend less on high-poverty populations, and they can’t cut higher education and K-12 spending below 2017, 2018, and 2019 levels. She is a recognized STEM education expert, an authority on U.S.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In their district-wide tech plan for 2016 to 2022 , Renton set a goal of reaching a 1:1 device-to-student ratio for all middle and high schoolers in the 2019-2020 school year. Mary Jo Madda ( @MJMadda ) is Senior Editor at EdSurge, as well as a former STEM middle school teacher and administrator.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 17, 2018

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on PBL! Seventeen Examples of STEM PBL – Take a look at this list of STEM activities that can be brought into PBL. EGFI – If you are into STEM… than take a look at EGFI and all of its possibilities.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The district’s graduation rate has been continuing to increase in recent years, and a key goal is to prepare every student to enroll in post-secondary education, enlist in the military, or become employed. Many also have a desire to give back and do not perceive STEM careers as a way to do that. About the Host.

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MindSpark

MAY 26, 2022

STEM and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) have been at the heart of everything we do at MindSpark Learning. Exemplary STEM education operates with an infinite mindset marked by ecosystems that: Iteratively solve authentic , open-ended problems driven by economic needs. That’s why STEM is so important.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The implementation also helped address challenges with certifications and staffing for their early college high school and STEM high school–when they no longer had a university partner providing physical education credits, Edmentum filled that gap with highly qualified, state-certified teachers and award-winning curriculum.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The increase in dropouts from secondary education amongst refugees is alarming, whereby less than 2% of Syrian refugees complete their secondary education. This program will help students catch up on the education they have missed – on and off since October 2019 – through interactive and creative online tools and pedagogies.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2021

Dr. Charoscar Coleman earned a dual degree in economics and business from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s degree in secondary education from The George Washington University, and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Maryland College Park. Dr. Charoscar Coleman. About the Host.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Many of the skills weaved in above are becoming increasingly important to employers, especially those hiring in the STEM fields. Researchers attribute their findings to the secondary effects of SEL programs, such as higher academic self-esteem and a more positive attitude towards school itself. The Future of Children, vol. 1, 2017, pp.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2018

Modeled in part on California’s High Tech High charter network, business-backed programs in Georgia and South Carolina and STEM programs in Massachusetts, the school are part of a growing push to more closely match the skills students gather in high school with workforce needs.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Worldvuze – Take some time to explore this map-based question and answer education platform where elementary and secondary students around the world can learn directly from each other! I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

Up until about 1900, the American education system operated on a two-tier structure, with eight years of primary school followed by four years of secondary school. Meanwhile, secondary school enrollment numbers were shrinking, while elementary enrollments were exploding, due to the postwar baby boom. Sixth grade was like shock therapy.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Today, Lee is a Post Secondary Programs Coordinator for Valley Center USD 262. For instance, our 2019 seniors have already earned 100 certifications and our 2020 seniors have already earned 106 certifications. So, she marched herself across campus to the Education department and decided to teach business instead. It's crazy!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Dr. Levett began her career in Savannah as a speech and language pathologist and moved to positions in leadership including Secondary Principal, Chief Academic Officer, Deputy Superintendent, and interim Superintendent. Ann Levett was appointed Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in Georgia effective June 2017.

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edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Shivers’ key areas of expertise and professional accomplishments are curriculum and instruction, program development and alignment, program evaluation and opening innovative and award-winning secondary school programs (alternative high schools, early college, and honors programs). Dr. Shayla Griffin received her Ph.D. About the Moderator.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

CERTIPORT & EC-COUNCIL ASSOCIATE SERIES CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM ( certiport.pearsonvue.com ) & ( www.eccouncil.org ) Certiport announced a certification program for secondary schools and higher education in partnership with EC-Council. released several upgrades for the 2018 - 2019 school year.

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MindShift

AUGUST 16, 2021

Up until about 1900, the American education system operated on a two-tier structure, with eight years of primary school followed by four years of secondary school. Meanwhile, secondary school enrollment numbers were shrinking, while elementary enrollments were exploding, due to the postwar baby boom.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This “hush hush” attitude when it comes to discussing pay stems from anti-union propaganda from the 1950’s-1970’s as unionizing started to take hold across the United States. with the highest average teacher salaries (as of 2019): New York – $92,222. So how much DO you make, Erika? There are 34 states in the U.S.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Did you know that music lessons can help students excel in STEM ? STEM subjects), 92% took music lessons as a child compared to 34% of the general population.[11] One easy way to get the positive effects of art in your classroom is by switching from STEM to STEAM curriculum. Retrieved from arts.gov: [link]. Coopersmith, J.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Global Collaboration Week is a series of free online education events taking place during the week of September 23 - 27, 2019. Students, teachers, and organizations will get online to celebrate global collaboration as back-to-school season begins in the northern hemisphere. This event is brought to you by GlobalEd Events and TakingITGlobal.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The conference is being held Monday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 20, 2019 (November 21 in some time zones). We currently have 10 keynotes and 130 regular sessions scheduled over the course of three days. LOTS of information below! The entire virtual conference is held online. Registration (free) is required. Dr. Beate W. Global Citizen.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 19, 2019

August 8, 2019. October 30, 2019. December 16, 2019. October 21, 2019. December 10, 2019. December 14, 2019. Was able to have deep conversations with all grades and witness vertical connections/relationships among teachers within feeder patterns. I am GISD proud. N icole Shanahan @HCDE_Math.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2021

Seated at folding tables and speaking through face masks, students at this STEM-focused charter high school tallied Covid-19 infection and death rates from one winter week — comparing national and statewide data with the virus’s toll at their school. In late 2019, reality caught up with Operation Outbreak. Credit: Becky Morris. “We

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The school recently built a new center for science and arts outfitted with new, cutting-edge Samsung solutions that provide an ideal space for students to foster STEM skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity. In turn, this increased productivity and reduced disruptions to learning in the secondary school classrooms.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Only one in three educators say students are more confident in STEM subjects compared to five years ago. Fewer than one in five students are very confident when it comes to STEM learning. The best way for learners to negotiate STEM processes is through experimentation and iteration. Building Skills the Hands-on Way.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 28, 2025

Furthermore, it has played a significant role through legislation such as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and its successors: NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and ESSA (the Every Student Succeeds Act). Federal funding supports Advanced Placement (AP) courses, STEM initiatives, and dual-enrollment opportunities.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. The last half of WeWork’s 2019 was an unmitigated disaster. I think it is worthwhile, as the decade draws to a close, to review those stories and to see how much (or how little) things have changed. And I’d never gotten my Ph.D.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A 2019 Pew survey found that 38 percent of American adults—and 59 percent of Republicans—thought colleges have a negative effect on the country. There is a difference in terms of how you are raised to view post-secondary education,” says Marie Cini, chief strategy officer for ED2WORK, a strategy and research services firm.

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