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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues.

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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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Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning

eSchool News

Only 29 percent of teachers say they’ve received AI-related professional development , with teachers in high-poverty settings less likely to participate in AI training than their peers. Although equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem, professional learning offers a solution.

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New Professional Learning Opportunities with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

And finally, the National AfterSchool Association added seven micro-credentials to its STEM Facilitation stack , where informal learning facilitators demonstrate competence in cultivating engaging, positive, and purposeful STEM learning environments. Start earning these micro-credentials today!

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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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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