Remove Advocacy Remove STEM Remove Study
article thumbnail

Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger

eSchool News

“While advocacy is not part of teachers’ responsibilities, it is so helpful in moving towards our vision of every child prepared for a world powered by computing.” We need every state to require a computer science graduation requirement.” public high schools offer foundational computer science (up from 57.5

article thumbnail

Online Education Advocacy Group Launches as Dept. of Ed Proposes Loosening Regulations

Edsurge

The collaborative effort stems in part from each organization’s participation in 2019 in rulemaking negotiations with the U.S. Department of Education about distance learning regulations. There are think tanks and individuals that cannot let go of that association and have looked to online learning in general with a very jaundiced eye.”

Advocacy 184
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

STUDENT VOICES: We need more women in STEM fields, and we have ideas for making that happen

The Hechinger Report

STEM movements often miss one thing — the voices of today’s students. As a result, our generation’s relationship with technology and STEM education is distinct. And we have a few ideas about how to build a better, more inclusive future for women in STEM. Number one: More after-school and summer STEM programs.

STEM 117
article thumbnail

OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

The drop in humanities majors and a significant and simultaneous rise in the number of STEM graduates show that students have altered their understanding of what they should study to achieve success in the post-collegiate job market. Miriam Hamburger, a 2017 religious studies graduate from Occidental College, is a good example.

Study 130
article thumbnail

An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

Edsurge

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. These students are falling in love with STEM and going on to pursue these subjects in college and in their careers.

Industry 184
article thumbnail

The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

NeverEndingSearch

The study emphasizes a critical equity issue: our most vulnerable students are those most impacted by a declining numbers of school librarians. I recently chatted with project director, Deb Kachel to dig a little deeper into what the study means and her hopes for its impact and use. or SLIDE research project. It was never documented.

Study 99
article thumbnail

Let’s Support College Student Mothers During the Pandemic — and Beyond

Edsurge

The monthly webinar Helping STEM Students Thrive brings together national thought leaders who share ideas for broadening the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM education.

Policies 194