ED Surge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Right now, millions of students around the country are comfortably in their seats for the 2023-24 school year. Meanwhile, almost 40 percent of the American public still contest the results of a free and fair election, and with the 2024 federal election around the corner, political polarization in the United States seems neverending, leaving democracy in an arguably fragile state.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new STEM project for your learners, take a look at the NEW Bronze Award from CREST! Bronze Awards are typically completed by students aged 11+. They complete a ten-hour project which is a perfect introduction to STEM project work. When completing this award, teams of students design their own investigation, record their findings, and reflect on their learnings.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 11, 2023

What is the value of conducting research in out-of-school time learning? What does it tell us? These are some of the questions, STEM Next’s Senior Advisor for Afterschool and Summer Learning, Dr. Holly Miller , recently helped us answer. Published as a Tip sheet for the Engage Every Student initiative, Dr. Miller shares how research can be instrumental in informing funders about the value of afterschool and summer programs, as well as ensure out-of-school program leaders have the data t

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Box Light

OCTOBER 11, 2023

On November 1st, join us for a STEM-tastic day for educators - Ready. Set. STEM: A Day to Spark Inspiration and Innovation ! This virtual conference is the perfect opportunity for educators to gear up for National STEM Day. Ready. Set. STEM will be a day filled with interactive sessions led by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), educators, and ed tech specialists who will share their personal stories, experiences, and answer your questions on how to effectively implement STEM in your classrooms.

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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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MooMoo Math & Science

OCTOBER 11, 2023

I recently visited a barrier island. A barrier island is created from weathering,erosion, and deposition. Let’s take a look at these three items. To begin with keep in mind, Weathering creates the sediment Erosion carries the sediment Deposition drops the sediment Weathering of rocks is a physical or chemical change which results in the dissolving or breaking down of rock on earth There are two major types of weathering.

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Bright and Smart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. By incorporating hands-on activities into our children's curriculum, it will help them to improve skills like: Creativity Critical Thinking Independent Thinking Brainstorming Problem-solving Teamwork ,, World Space Week , observed annually from October 4th to October 10th, is a global celebration of space science and technology's impact on our world.

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Stem Education News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In our rapidly evolving world, robotics has gained paramount importance, revolutionizing various industries and profoundly impacting our everyday lives. With its vast potential, robotics offers children invaluable opportunities for learning and growth. Schools and educational institutions are increasingly acknowledging the significance of robotics education and are incorporating dedicated robotics labs and programs.

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Algebra is a fundamental skill that is widely used in school and in life. This article takes a look at what algebra is and its vital role in math.

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