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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? What is SHAPE? SHAPE subjects are, in fact, just as vital to society as STEM.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential.

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Harnessing CS and Technology Skills for Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Solutions

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In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail.

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Technology and Explanation in Modern Education

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Today’s guest writer is Finja Kruse, a teacher experienced in different educational tools and engaged in creative writing activities in school. Luckily, this is where effective explanation comes in, and thanks to 21st-century technology there are plenty of ways to explain just about anything. You can contact her via LinkedIn.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Thousands of students go through the university’s life sciences department, he adds, but a lot of them don’t graduate with degrees in those fields. This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. What’s your morning process?”

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5 Strategies for Inspiring an Inclusive STEM Culture in Your School

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In order to support a diverse educational community, it’s crucial that schools find ways to foster inclusivity across the curriculum. Diversity and inclusion are particularly important in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, where minority groups are systemically underrepresented.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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The goal is to improve science literacy among high school students by making lessons meaningful and relevant to their lives through a teaching method called project-based learning. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too.

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