ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2023

A perennial question as technology improves is the extent to which it will change—or replace— the work traditionally done by humans. From self-checkout at the grocery store to the ability of AI to detect serious diseases on medical scans, workers in all areas find themselves working alongside tools that can do parts of their jobs. With the increased availability of AI tools in classrooms accelerated by the pandemic and showing no signs of a slowdown, teaching has become yet another field in whic

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All About STEM

JUNE 14, 2023

The Engage Teacher Network Conference will run various online sessions to support schools in challenging circumstances. The British Science Association is hosting the Engage Teacher Network Conference online from 19th – 23rd June 2023. This conference is free for teachers and staff in schools and colleges across the UK and sessions will be each evening, 16:00 – 16:45, and 17:00 – 17:45.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2023

The sobering statistics on a growing youth mental health crisis have become frequent headlines. In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as of 2021, more than one-third of high school students, including nearly three in five teen girls, had persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. In a survey conducted in 2022 by the Institute of Education Sciences, leaders from more than two-thirds of public schools reported an increase in the number of students see

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All About STEM

JUNE 14, 2023

In this ESA activity from the ESERO Resource Directory, students can learn how bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments work and then build their own bionic hand! In the near future, it is expected that crews of astronauts and robots will work together to explore space. Bionic hands allow robots to manipulate objects made for human use because, for astronauts, the manipulation of objects in space.

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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

JUNE 14, 2023

For thousands of high school students who are graduating, this time of year is all about looking to the future — namely, preparing for college in the fall. Their undocumented peers, however, might feel like they’re going backward. That’s because the federal policy that has, for the past 10 years, given immigrant youth who lack permanent legal status in the U.S. the ability to work and pay for college has been effectively cut off.

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Box Light

JUNE 14, 2023

Incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) learning is essential for helping students develop important skills like critical thinking, perseverance, communication, and creative problem-solving. To help you plan more STEM learning experiences for their students, the award-winning MyStemKits curriculum offers engaging lessons, activities, and Design Challenges that are hands-on, and standards aligned.

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Teach Science for All

JUNE 14, 2023

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has organized two competitions that are currently taking place. The first competition is the June Social Media Contest, with a deadline of June 30. ORISE is interested in knowing the types of lesson plans you would like to see in their free lesson plan library.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 14, 2023

The story of George Ferris and his iconic invention will spark creativity and problem-solving skills! Learn about the World's Fair and how Mr. Ferris built the first Ferris Wheel! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own Ferris Wheel! Connect to a Read Aloud: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel This STEM Project is a companion activity to Mr.

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CTE Learning

JUNE 14, 2023

If you grew up watching the Apollo Saturn V and the Space Shuttles - you would get how big this number is. This is an extraordinary achievement, showcasing remarkable accomplishments, and there is no evidence to suggest that SpaceX's momentum is waning. It fills me with immense pride to see SpaceX, an American company, leading the way. Bravo to SpaceX and NASA for their remarkable endeavors!

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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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STEM Minds

JUNE 14, 2023

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JASON Learning and STEM Minds Partner to Enhance STEM Education Nationwide in USA ONTARIO (June 14th, 2023) — JASON Learning, a leading provider of STEM education resources in USA, has announced a new partnership with STEM Minds, an organization dedicated to empowering students with hands-on STEM learning experiences.

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