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

Cool Cat Teacher

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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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. Recognizing the students' enthusiasm for these pixelated realms, I experimented with it in my teaching practice.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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5+ Best Stem Kits & Activities for Elementary Classrooms

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematic subjects. Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary Education STEM is an important part of elementary education. Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary Education STEM is an important part of elementary education. Price: $358.99

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Are Students’ Math Futures Being Unwittingly Set By Tracking?

ED Surge

Called “ Elementary and Middle School Opportunity Structures That Factor into Students' Math Learning ,” the report investigated student tracking, teacher qualifications and support for struggling students in four states: California, Florida, New York and Texas. It was the first publication based on RAND’s American Mathematics Educator Study.

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Elevating Voices, Catalyzing Change: A Partnership Approach to Supporting K-8 Mathematics Teacher Leaders

National Science Foundation

Implementing equitable mathematics instruction is an ongoing, collective commitment that must be made by teachers, schools, districts, and beyond to ensure that each and every student has access to high-quality mathematics instruction. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2020b, p. Introduction.

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As STEM evolves, so does South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science

STEMx

Peters describes South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science. The coalition, created in 1993, under a different name, initially worked to support science and mathematics education in the state. Our current “secure” revenue source is a proviso that gives us access to the state’s Education Improvement Act fund.