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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

ED Surge

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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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. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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Why We Need to Talk About Teacher Trauma

ED Surge

“We need to talk about the trauma of teaching through a pandemic,” urges Christopher Bowen, a STEM curriculum specialist for Johnson City Schools in Tennessee. There's absolutely no support system in our school right now for us [educators].But And then how will that affect their students?” Where do I go to share it?

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Professional Identity, Social Interaction, and Persistence in STEM Teaching within High-Need Urban Schools

National Science Foundation

The decision to remain a science or math teacher, or to continue teaching within a particular school, is closely related to sense of identity (Ware & Kitsantas, 2007). Each teacher was at a different high school or middle school, enabling cross-site comparisons.

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What My Girls Camp Reveals About the Promise of Women in STEM and the Dangers of Online Hate

ED Surge

CompuGirls was founded in 2006 by Dr. Kim Scott and introduces adolescent girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally responsive practices and social justice. This past spring, I had the opportunity to develop a virtual cybersecurity camp for young women and girls called CompuGirls.

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Best STEM Summer Camps In San Antonio

The Maker Mom

Whether you already have a budding scientist on your hands or would love for your child to learn more about technology, attending one of the many STEM camps in San Antonio can be an enjoyable way to further their interest. Mad Science Mad Science STEM camps operate throughout the year in the Austin and San Antonio areas.

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Computers, Coding, and Careers

STEM Discovery Education

While everything about my favorite subject is fun, in my 20-plus years of teaching computer science in a K-8 school, the one thing that has been the most exciting for me is Coding. And, there are so many fascinating career paths, especially ones that students are fired up about, that stem from this one subject.

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