ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When Mayra Valtierrez talks about the students in New Mexico public schools who are learning English, one thing becomes clear: It’s an incredibly diverse population. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The New Mexico Public Education Department is tasked with serving not only students who have grown up speaking Spanish but also Native American children who are learning English and newcomers from other countries.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 4, 2023

World Space Week takes place annually from October 4 – 10. It is the largest space event in the world and an ideal time for teachers and educators to use space-based activities to excite students about science and technology! This year’s theme celebrates ‘Space and Entreprenuership’ Inspire your class or STEM club with these fantastic resources & ideas, many are great for parents to try at home.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the AI tool not only fits with existing technology and workflows but equips students for their futures. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation.

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STEM Minds

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On September 23rd, STEM Minds was honoured to participate in the annual Multicultural Festival held at Aurora’s Town Park. The festival aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that make up our community. Given STEM Minds’ dedication to promoting equity and equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), taking part in this event was not just an opportunity but a responsibility we were thrilled to embrace.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Education experts were raising questions and expressing concerns about teaching shortages long before COVID-19 came into the picture, but the pandemic exacerbated the issue. With stressful working conditions, low wages and health risks, many teachers have been making their exit — and with particularly acute shortages for substitute teachers , it’s been tough to find long-term solutions.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween Season with a Room on the Broom themed STEM Challenge ! Is there Room on the Broom?! Challenge your students to help fit all of the characters in the story on the broom. Material List: Straws Candy Pumpkins Tape Scissors Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson After reading Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson challenge your students to build a broom that can fit all of the characters in the story.

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Online Math for All

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Equations and Relationships - Concept - Problems with detailed solutions

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Online Math for All

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Exponents and Logarithms Worksheet

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