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Guidance counselors could help female high schoolers erase the STEM gender gap

eSchool News

In 2013, the Texas legislature introduced “endorsements,” which function like college majors to provide high school students the opportunity to specialize in an area aligned with their long-term goals. As a result, the gender gap in completing the STEM endorsement in HISD almost completely disappeared, declining from 6.2%

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How to Mix STEM Education and Creativity in the Classroom

Waterford

Lately, the three Rs of school have been eclipsed by a focus on STEM education , or Science , Technology , Engineering , and Math. Read on for a look at why creativity is important and suggestions on how to mix STEM activities and creativity in the classroom. Why Is Creativity Important for Children in STEM?

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3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

eSchool News

The same is true—and arguably more important—for students who are less interested in science and STEM fields. Engagement, after all, is a critical contributing factor to students pursuing a STEM pathway in college and in the workforce. Student engagement is critical regardless of what subject is being taught.

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The Importance of Developing Spatial Skills for STEM Success

MIND Research Institute

This article features contributions from MIND's Education Research Director Martin Buschkuehl. Having a deep conceptual understanding of math creates the problem-solving foundation that all areas of STEM are built on, and early math skills are powerful predictors of later learning. Spatial Skills and Gender Gaps in Higher Ed.

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4 Question Types for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

There are many strategies out there that an educator can use to empower learners. Take the following observation pulled from research by Tofade, Elsner, and Haines (2013): Well-crafted questions lead to new insights, generate discussion, and promote the comprehensive exploration of subject matter. Elsner, J., & & Haines, S.

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6 steps to strengthen early STEM learning

eSchool News

Although STEM education is inarguably essential in today’s economy, it is not always seamlessly incorporated into early childhood education–and the barriers to inclusion are more pervasive than many educators might realize. Next page: The critical role families play in STEM education).

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As Tech Companies Hire More Liberal Arts Majors, More Students Are Choosing STEM Degrees

Edsurge

At the same time, more STEM employers are hiring workers with humanities backgrounds, according to a new report by researchers at Strada Education Network and Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. According to the paper’s researchers, the number of workers in STEM fields with a liberal arts background is simultaneously increasing. “We

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