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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

Edsurge

Now the STEM curriculum is poised to enter high school classrooms in the rural South. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. Many rural students have also struggled to access high-quality STEM education because of a lack of resources. As we exchange information, that's also going both ways, right.

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National STEM/STEAM Day Nov. 8th

Ask a Tech Teacher

National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. Here are some great ideas for celebrating: Ten Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day with NASA | NASA. 49 STEM Activities for Students .

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Using ESSER Funds Effectively for PBL and STEM: Advice From the Experts

edWeb.net

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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Friday 5: How esports engages students

eSchool News

How can schools create esports programs and teams? Conversations around the benefits of esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, but recently, the conversation has expanded to include elementary esports, too. Here’s how esports careers help students thrive. Here’s how to get started.

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Friday 5: K-12 coding

eSchool News

And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014. The value of learning how to code isn’t only in the skill itself; it’s in the way of thinking, and that transfers to many other subjects. Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general.

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5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education

eSchool News

From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024. While the focus is often on secondary education, there is a great need to ignite interest and foster creativity when students’ curiosity and independence are at their peak.

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Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

eSchool News

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. For example, a kindergarten lesson on algorithms is integrated into “how to” procedures for a fire drill. With 30 elementary buildings and six secondary buildings that I oversee, linking teachers across the district can be a struggle.

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