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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

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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New resources target STEM via aerospace education

eSchool News

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Estes Industries, and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) have joined together to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers through a new, multi-year initiative that will bring research-based aerospace education to thousands of classrooms nationwide.

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New Professional Learning Opportunities with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

As part of our robust, on-demand micro-credential ecosystem, we are proud to partner with organizations and educators to develop rigorous, research-backed micro-credentials that support educator professional development and recognition of their skills. New micro-credentials launched this summer.

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STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

eSchool News

NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond.

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Educating Students for the New Industrial Revolution

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A common refrain of 21st century education is that teachers are educating students today for jobs that don’t even exist yet. Ultimately, the goal is to create lifelong learners who continue to contribute to their industry. Changing the goal would be a complete change in mindset.

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Empowering Teachers and Inspiring Students for a STEM-Driven Future

Edsurge

Education is an indispensable profession in our world today, as teachers play a pivotal role in equipping students for the challenges of the future, enabling them to be successful at every stage in life. Research has found that effective professional development is content-focused, incorporates active learning and supports collaboration.

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How Project-Based Learning and STEM Drive Student Success

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast As the demand for STEM skills grows, so too does the question of if and why we need it in the classroom. Valenzuela explained that project-based learning+ (PBL+) got its name from how it encourages students to focus on life skills, in addition to academics and STEM.

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