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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

ED Surge

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. Initiatives like the U.S. Minecraft Education ’s blocky world became the undisputed champion of engagement.

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Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible for All Students

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning.

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CoderZ Launches New TEKS Aligned Computer Science Curriculum for Grades 3-8

CoderZ

About CoderZ’s Commitment to Computer Science in Texas Demand for skilled STEM occupations is growing rapidly around the country, and especially in Texas where the government estimates these roles will make up 10.5% In addition, all courses include TEKS-aligned ELAR and Mathematics extensions. of total state employment.

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The Increasing Demand for Computer Science Education in K-12: What it Means for Educators, Teachers, and Students

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In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. Recognizing this need, many states have taken significant steps to introduce and support CS education in their K-12 schools.

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The Most Underrated Computer Science Career: Quantitative Analysis

STEMe

The idea of quantitative analysis, and its parent concept fundamental analysis, can both trace their roots to Security Analysis , a book written by professors Benjamin Graham and David Dodd from Columbia Business School. The trader will then instruct the computer to automatically buy the stock when it hits $25 and sell when it hits $30.

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This Student Saw Teachers Lacked a Place to Share Digital Resources. So He Created One.

ED Surge

In his former school district in California, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Rahul Bir noticed that the schools seemed inundated by technology. Schools have picked up all these new tech tools but it’s not always clear how teachers should actually use them. It pointed back to something he’d noticed before.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. A room of educators gets schooled on the rigors of mathematical modeling in the life sciences.

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