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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

ED Surge

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. By 2021, 91 percent of schools in New York City offered computer science (up from 76 percent in 2019).

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23 Easy STEM Lessons for Elementary Students

STEM Sport

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. Below are activities that combine sound and science to get students excited about STEM learning.

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STEM Everyday #265 | The Science of Sport | feat. Daren Heaton

STEM Everyday Podcast

The leaders behind Science of Sport use the familiarity of athletics to make STEM education more approachable and inclusive to all learners. To date, Science of Sport has created over 100 lesson plans, handed out 20,000 STEM kits, and trained over 6,000 teachers, which has impacted more than 600,000 students.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching K-6: Nominations Due Soon

Teach Science for All

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for grades K-6 is looking for amazing elementary teachers deserving of recognition. Nominations for the awards are due January 8th, 2024 and the nominees will have until February 6, 2024 to complete their application.

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5+ Best Stem Kits & Activities for Elementary Classrooms

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematic subjects. Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary Education STEM is an important part of elementary education. By incorporating this during elementary school, children will improve their STEM literacy and gain confidence in these subjects.

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STEM Curriculum For Elementary Schools

STEM Sport

Elementary school is an important and formative time in a child’s education. For example, students are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In this article, STEM Sports® explains the benefits of STEM curriculum and how it can be implemented at the elementary level. . What is a STEM Curriculum?