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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

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National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. To help you join in on the festivities, here are 10 ways you can celebrate National STEM Day with us.

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7 Online Resources About Creating a #MakerSpace

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A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects.

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Free STEM Resources from Discovery Education and Partners Support National STEM Day 2024 

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7 Since 2019, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached over 10.7

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How to Teach Kids to Code: Strategies for Every Stage of Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Get Ready for the 2024 Hour of Code Mark your calendars for December 9–15, 2024! Emerging Trends in Computer Science Doug Bergman discusses how schools can prepare students for the future of coding, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and computational thinking.

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Top 25 edWebinars & edLeader Panels of 2024

edWeb.net

Check out the top 2024 edWebinars and edLeader Panels of the year! edWeb presented over 400 new programs in 2024 on so many timely topics for PreK-12 educators. Other topics covered in the top 25 include early childhood, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), and STEM. All of the programs are available to view on-demand.

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How K–12 Can Get a Head Start on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

EdTech Magazine

A 2024 National Science Board report recently shared troubling news that K12 teachers have known for a while: The U.S. is facing a STEM talent crisis. The State of U.S.

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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

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Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. But what if we could also use STEM to inspire the next generation of philanthropists? However, STEM’s lack of diversity is still a major concern.

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