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Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

eSchool News

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. For example: which voices are represented during decision-making processes and in our instructional materials? The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

The Hechinger Report

In Molly Long’s kindergarten class at Burrus Elementary in Hendersonville, Tenn., Manipulating numbers in different ways, part of a supplemental math curriculum for Murphy’s whole class at Hilltop Elementary in this suburb of Philadelphia, is an attempt to address those problems.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Edsurge

The federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, for example, limits the use of school-improvement funds to interventions that benefit student learning as documented by at least one well-designed and well-implemented research study. But that’s likely to change when budgets get tight.

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Texas Ramps Up Distance Learning with ST Math

MIND Research Institute

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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TEA Announce Free Access To Supplemental Math Computer Program for Texas

eSchool News

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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Vernier Software & Technology Launches E-Book to Support Hands-On Science Learning for Middle School Students

eSchool News

“It is so important for teachers to have high-quality content to help build students’ STEM literacy at an early age,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. Our partnership with OpenSciEd gives middle school teachers access to free, standards-aligned, technology-integrated instructional materials to support this work.