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Can we make STEM more accessible for girls?

eSchool News

Are girls really underrepresented in STEM? the workforce is pretty evenly split between men and women, but in STEM fields men make up 73 percent of the workforce to women’s 27 percent. Still, the imbalanced statistics for the genders in STEM are damning. In the U.S.,

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For Latino Students, the Fear of Being Left Behind in AI and STEM Jobs

Edsurge

Just one in 10 tech workers are Latino, and while Latino college students are choosing STEM fields in college more frequently , they earn only about 12 percent of undergraduate degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Why Is Increasing Latinos in STEM Important? Read the top takeaways below.

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Ahead of Schedule: STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students  

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule.

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How Role Models May Inspire Exploration of Computer Science Pathways

Edsurge

Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. Findings from a recent Gallup survey note that student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations.

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. Applications are now being accepted by Digital Promise from districts with Title I schools across the nation.

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Museum of Science, Boston enters metaverse with “Mission: Mars” Roblox experience

eSchool News

Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie said: “The Museum’s entry into the metaverse is part of our aspiration to reach 100 million people in museums, classrooms, and online by 2030, breaking down barriers to engagement and creating greater equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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10 Ways Interactive Touch Screen Displays Improve Education

ViewSonic Education

Active learning is paramount to maximizing STEM learning. Interactive touch screen displays bring STEM subjects to life. By 2030, 30 to 40 percent of jobs will require strong social-emotional skills. An ADA-compliant lift with robust functionality adds accessibility. More options maximize access for more students.

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