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New Report Shows the National Math and Science Initiative’s Long-Term Impact on Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM

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Between 2015-2019, 90% of NMSI students persist in postsecondary institutions compared to the national average of 74%. Innovation and science literacy depends on a solid knowledge base in the STEM areas, and most future jobs will require a basic understanding of math and science. Postsecondary persistence.

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10 Must Read Books for Every Teacher

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

October , 2015 As life-long learners, teachers are continuously learning to improve their teaching practice and expand their knowledge base. Thankfully, the Internet has levelled the ground and.read more.

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The Importance of IT Asset Management in the Education Sector

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According to Dian Schaffhauser’s Report: Education Tech Spending on the Rise , the budget for hardware in 2015 surpassed the teacher training budget. In addition, if a student does have a problem with their laptop, they will also have access to the knowledge base portal that the school can put important information.

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Math Scores Drop, But Achievement Gap Narrows for U.S. Teens in International PISA Assessment

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The results are in: The National Center for Education Statistics today released its findings for the 2015 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). The 2015 study showed that the country’s 15-year-olds have largely stagnated in subjects like science and reading literacy, while math scores have fallen.

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Connecting Computer Science to Today's World

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But the truth of the matter is, most schools aren't this fortunate and therefore they can't afford to hire the level of knowledge base needed on a school budget. According to code.org, " Tennessee had only 625 computer science graduates in 2015; only 18% were female. CCS is blessed by Cathy Smith.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

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Dr. Smith recommends using the community and its knowledge base to obtain information, anticipate issues, and develop solutions. Dr. Smith was appointed Maryland interim state superintendent of schools in September 2015, having served as chief academic officer with the Maryland State Department of Education from 2013 to 2015.

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Beyond the Genius Bar: Cultivating Leadership With a Student-Led Tech Team

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After all, many of us would agree that the students are the ones who are usually the most knowledgeable, up-to-date resources for what is the latest and greatest with technology, so why not tap into their large knowledge base and cultivate their leadership potential? Here’s how it happened.

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