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What New Research Says About Fostering a ‘Sense of Belonging’ in Classrooms

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When some students hit an obstacle in school or college, they can take it as a sign that this whole education thing just isn’t for them. And when women and men came into that environment, women reported a lot less interest in computer science than men. That delayed the project a full year. Who could I be here?

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What is a Growth Mindset?

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It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests?

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8 STEM Community Service Projects

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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is a core part of a student’s education. Educators are tasked with finding engaging ways to get students interested in STEM learning starting as early as kindergarten and into high school. Below are ways to get students of all ages engaged in STEM learning.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Science Fair

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A Teacher’s Guide to Science Fair Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson August 1, 2023 Are you a teacher responsible for running Science Fair this year? Read on for our Science Fair Guide: Steps to Success! What is Science Fair? The process of science is messy!

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Science Research Academy in Lexington coaches middle-school students: Budding researchers and science fair contestants

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Science Research Academy in Lexington offers hands-on scientific exploration to middle school students (ages 11-16), teaching them how to build their own unique scientific research projects from the ground up. Science Fair : January-April , at times determined by participants’ availability.

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SIGCSE 2022 Day 2

Computer Science Teacher

One project is Sisters Rise Up which provides mentorship for women taking AP courses. Last of my morning papers was Who Belongs in Computer Science? This study looked at middle school students to see what their perception was of computer scientists and how that impacted their feeling of belonging. She is an inspiration.

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10 Holiday STEM Gifts for Girls 2022

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It’s not that we are trying to limit girls’ options, but we are less likely to consider toys and games that encourage girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Here are 10 ideas to bring STEM to girls and increase their confidence and choices. They may also limit what we introduce to girls. We can change that.

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