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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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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. Minecraft Education ’s blocky world became the undisputed champion of engagement.

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Computer Science Course Offerings in High School Spur More Students to Coding Degrees

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In recent years high schools across the country have been adding computer science courses, and there is a movement to make them ubiquitous. I took my first CS course in grad school, and before that I totally thought I was not a CS person,” he says. But we need the numbers so we can show it concretely.”

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Looking Back on Computer Science Education 2023

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For many, 2023 was the year that Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and other tools, really toss a stick in the wheel of CS education. Things have calmed down some since earlier in the year but educators are still grappling with what it all means for how there teach. People were in a tizzy. This is true not just in CS of course.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

It's likely a matter of cognitive science! Whether you are an L&D expert, an educator, or an administrator, and regardless of the school or professional demographic you're targeting, your students and trainees will see immediate benefits!

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Looking Forward to Computer Science Education in 2024

Computer Science Teacher

“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future!” --Niels Bohr My track record at looking forward in CS education is a mixed bag. Teacher interested in this should follow the Cybersecurity Educators group on Facebook. I predict that Artificial Intelligence will be a big deal in CS education in 2024.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Are you a middle school science teacher looking to ignite your students' curiosity? It's a one-stop-shop for any middle school science teacher looking to incorporate the scientific method into their curriculum. Sign up for Research Quest 2.

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