All About STEM

MARCH 8, 2023

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and all are invited on the 8th of March to get involved and forge a world that’s diverse, equal, equitable, and inclusive.

Economics 130

Economics Equality Achievement STEM 130

ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2022

Initially, the built-in education to counteract uncontrollable mega-modernity was Home Economics—emphasis on economics. However, since the ’70s, schools dropped Home Economics as they became driven more by employers’ demands, not human needs. It is not difficult to slip up and go from victor to victim in a few hours.

Teaching 256

Teaching Economics Physics Achievement 256

ED Surge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As education leaders continue to engage in conversations on transforming assessment and accountability for our nation, they must prioritize elevating voices excluded from past education change efforts, including voices of young learners, especially those from communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities.

Schooling 256

Schooling Economics Government Achievement 256

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Finance and Economics: The Art of Numbers In the realms of finance and economics, mathematics is the brush with which professionals paint the picture of the market’s future. Let’s embrace the challenge and the beauty of mathematics, for it is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

Mathematics 359

Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Calculus Education 359

ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2022

The company is among OER providers that argue that OER can be a tool in making higher education more equitable, by making sure that economically disadvantaged students have the materials to succeed in courses like statistics that serve as gateways to lucrative professions. Officials plan to make an OER Statistics 101 course available by 2023.

OER 254

OER Achievement Economics Flexibility 254

ED Surge

APRIL 21, 2023

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. Although there are many causes for the achievement gap, one merits special scrutiny.

Accessibility 260

Accessibility Math Algebra Education 260

ED Surge

JUNE 22, 2022

By The Numbers Davis says one reason her district didn’t opt for a typical four-day school week, in which both teachers and students have school four days a week, was a concern about the impact of losing a day of instruction on student achievement. Before making the shift, Davis examined available research on four-day school weeks.

Schooling 296

Schooling Achievement Math Research 296

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

.” Merriam Webster offers this definition: “…the study of social relationships and the functioning of society, usually made up of courses in history, government, economics, civics, sociology, geography, and anthropology” At primary levels, this includes history, science, and language arts.

EdTech 264

EdTech Geography Economics Finance 264

ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Broad access to computer science resources is a critical enabler positively impacting the economic mobility of students. Broad access to computer science resources is a critical enabler positively impacting the economic mobility of students. The new program offering is free and open to educators across all subject areas.

Computer Science 349

Computer Science Computer Science Sciences 349

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Considering pressing student mental health issues and behavioral concerns, schools where educators are able to learn, grow and stay together can be a powerful force in transforming school culture and impacting student achievement. Research shows that teacher quality is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement.

Schooling 363

Schooling Achievement Economics Math 363

Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 23, 2023

Look at the FutureSmart Course Free from EVERFI Length of course: 7 modules taking 25 minutes each Grades: 6-8 Languages: English/Spanish Lesson Overview (PDF) Resource #3: SmartEconomics for Middle Schoolers SmartEconomics introduces middle schoolers to understand economics, market forces that impact consumer goods, and key economic concepts.

Teaching 239

Teaching Finance Economics Data Science 239

ED Surge

APRIL 8, 2022

Dallas’ Teacher Excellence Initiative measures teacher quality based on student achievement scores, teacher performance and student experience surveys. Student achievement is scored based on test scores and individual improvement. Yet many of those high performing teachers are clustered in already high-achieving schools.

Logistics 270

Logistics Achievement Publication Teaching 270

Defined Learning

MARCH 16, 2022

Students need to develop essential skills including communication, creativity, decision making, problem solving and teamwork, which are a few of the skills listed in the World Economic Forum’s job outlook.

Economics 124

Economics Problem Solving Achievement Communications 124

ED Surge

MARCH 2, 2023

Class ends when the learner demonstrates competency in a given subject, a process that does not occupy a fixed number of weeks, but can conclude on the very first day if the student masters its content quickly, or it can take as long as competency is achieved — but no longer than the end of the term.

Teaching 234

Teaching Economics Professor Achievement 234

Scientix

AUGUST 18, 2023

In addition to achieving the outcomes of the professional course, students also fulfill the outcomes of cross-curricular topics: Use of ICT: The student independently conducts research to solve problems in the digital environment. Could such a yard be economically justified?

Economics 52

Economics Schooling Achievement Research 52

Futurum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Economics — a branch of social science that studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, as well as a huge variety of other complex issues of vital concern to society. PROFESSOR BIRGITTA RABE Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, UK. Field of research : Economics.

Economics 98

Economics Government Research Research 98

ED Surge

JULY 28, 2023

Centering Belonging The concept of belonging refers to the feeling of support, which typically occurs when there is a sense of acceptance, importance, value and comfort in being oneself — and there’s evidence that developing a sense of belonging improves student academic achievements.

STEM 224

STEM Economics Engineering Achievement 224

CSTEM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The research found achievement at 13%-16% for White kindergartners displayed advanced science or mathematics versus just 3%-4% of Black or Hispanic students. The referenced study looked at the achievement of nearly 11,000 students. However, up to now, few studies have looked at disparities as early as kindergarten.

Economics 52

Economics Elementary Achievement Mathematics 52

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

When I was deemed a “winner” for good behavior or academic achievement, I’d hear my nana’s cheer. Of course, it was full circle when I stood at the podium and awarded my own students their trophies for academic achievement and good behavior as their family members sat beaming in the audience. Our antics produced mixed results.

Achievement 212

Achievement Publication Elementary Schooling 212

ED Surge

JANUARY 23, 2023

You still see, certainly, higher levels of chronic absence among kids who are economically disadvantaged or challenged. So, kids who are economically challenged are more likely than ever to be faced with housing insecurity, lack of transportation, little access to healthcare and real challenges of facing trauma.

Schooling 254

Schooling Economics Transportation Accessibility 254

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

“[The students] move away from that algorithmic knowledge of mathematics, just following steps and just working like a little robot,” says Daniela Zamora Zuniga, a former economics student who was a learning assistant from 2019 through 2022. Our study shows that [any] student can grow” under the right circumstances, Kramer says.

Calculus 308

Calculus Research Research Math 308

ED Surge

AUGUST 15, 2023

When I came to Achievement First Brooklyn High School eight years ago as the ninth grade literature teacher, it was my fourth year of teaching and my first time in a school that was unapologetically rooted in the “no excuses” model , which centers a results-driven culture that prioritizes strict behavioral procedures and academic policies.

Achievement 210

Achievement Publication Schooling Research 210

ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

If schools do not get the time and resources needed to recover, they may be unable to endure the next viral variant, culture war or economic disaster. Disaster-prone communities invest in their resiliency, recovery and future-proofing, and it’s time for schools to do the same.

Schooling 256

Schooling Argumentation Economics Achievement 256

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But there’s also a quieter revolution taking place that applies a different strategy to achieve the same principles. In the end, Kelly of Harvard says, the dream is to have similar courses that integrate calculus concepts in life sciences, economics, social sciences, physical sciences and engineering taught at colleges and high schools.

Math 363

Math Calculus Algebra Mathematics 363

CTE Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A Catalyst for Economic Growth The success of individuals in the workforce directly impacts the economic prosperity of communities and nations. Stackable certifications contribute to economic growth by producing a skilled workforce that can fill critical roles in various sectors.

Economics 52

Economics Adaptive Learning Flexibility Achievement 52

STEM Discovery Education

MARCH 27, 2023

The Financial Literacy Channel helps students understand how making good financial choices and using the right money management tools can make a community of wise consumers who can achieve their dreams. The video series, behavioral economics content, fundamentals, digital learning modules are all so relevant. So necessary.”

Economics 69

Economics Achievement Curriculum Education 69

ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

We've got to really pair curriculum and technology together to make sure we're getting the software that works for our district and achieves what we want to achieve. We're about 60 percent economically disadvantaged here in the district. What do you hope to achieve with this support? So, we do try to look at equity.

EdTech 200

EdTech Achievement Geography Research 200

Educators Technology

JULY 25, 2022

In addition to these financial literacy books, I also recommend these economics and financial literacy websites to use with students. You can use these resources to help students understand the foundational skills underlying financial literacy and to develop a working knowledge of coping mechanisms to use to manage one's personal finance.

Finance 220

Finance Economics Mobile Learning Achievement 220

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Consider this five-step professional learning journey to ensure that your district professional learning experiences boost academic achievement and growth while building collective teacher efficacy. Here are the top 10 skills needed for today’s workforce, as identified by the World Economic Forum: 5. Identify your five-year goal.

Schooling 245

Schooling Learning Construction Economics 245

ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Mahajan, who was part of national leadership at the Self-Employed Women's Association , noted that her interest in early childhood education stemmed from the perspective of motherhood, through which she recognized the importance of quality childcare for women's labor force participation and economic empowerment.

Education 270

Education Education Accessibility Government 270

ED Surge

MARCH 10, 2023

“It comes down to the curriculum — being able to talk about the Black experience in class, even if it is online, in almost every field, from economics to political science.” Additionally, Tassie appreciates that HBCU campuses have specific visual markers, like statues and posters that reflect Black achievements and artistic movements.

Education 265

Education Education Professor Economics 265

STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Achieving this goal is not just beneficial to students, it is critical to their success and the future success of the world. Striving for equity in the classroom is pivotal, as it not only bridges gaps in achievement, but ensures a more inclusive and representative educational environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Equality 52

Equality Achievement Accessibility Curriculum 52

ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

Studying multiple languages is also proven to contribute to academic achievement in both language and non-language areas. Multilingualism has evident links to creativity and cognitive flexibility, and may even shape our thinking , determining how we access and categorize concepts.

Education 270

Education Education Communications Publication 270

CSTEM

AUGUST 30, 2022

Unsurprisingly, resources and teachers’ knowledge of the subject is more prominent in private schools and economically privileged districts. Unfortunately, like other STEM subjects, cybersecurity deserts are prominent in economically disadvantaged and rural areas. It’s Time to Reach Out.

Government 52

Government Economics STEM Data Science 52

Futurum

JULY 15, 2022

In the 1980s, Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen challenged traditional welfare economics with his capabilities approach – a concept that focuses on a person’s actual capability to achieve well-being or life success, rather that it being a mere right. Are we giving young people the capabilities they need to succeed?

Economics 52

Economics Achievement Geography Deep Learning 52

ED Surge

MAY 20, 2022

Widely differing health , economic , education and other outcomes for many poor families and communities of color are well documented. First, communicate clearly the purpose and goals of any SEL practices and curricula you employ, and that healthy child development and educational achievement go hand in hand.

Communications 327

Communications Argumentation Schooling Research 327

Stephen Wolfram

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It’s a new paradigm—that actually seems to unlock things not only in fundamental physics, but also in the foundations of mathematics and computer science , and possibly in areas like biology and economics too. Even after everything our civilization has achieved, we’re just at the very, very beginning of exploring rulial space.

Computer 134

Computer Physics Mathematics Achievement 134