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5 Steps to a Successful K–12 STEM Program Design

EdTech Magazine

5 Steps to a Successful K–12 STEM Program Design. From inside the K-12 education bubble, it’s easy to believe that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and STEAM (adding art to the STEM mix) initiatives are a done deal — everyone’s doing them. . There are whole conferences dedicated to STEM.

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How Do We Get More Girls Into STEM? Build Confidence (and Robots)

Edsurge

college-educated workforce today but hold only a quarter of the science and engineering jobs. With careers of the future heavily concentrated in STEM fields, it’s unacceptable for women to be left out of the space. With careers of the future heavily concentrated in STEM fields, it’s unacceptable for women to be left out of the space.

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Fall VirtCon 2016 - free online conference from Discovery Education - Oct 22

Educational Technology Guy

Discovery Education is hosting a free, online conference - 2016 Fall VirtCon - on Saturday, Oct 22nd. Register to Host a Viewing Party Discovery Education Resources --. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the educational landscape, often in unpredictable ways. It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance.

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Pennsylvania District Wins NEF STEM Leadership Award

The Journal

Lehighton Schools has won the National Education Foundation's 2016 STEM Leadership Award.

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An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

Edsurge

Code Next is a free after-school program designed to make tech more accessible to students of color, many of whom lack opportunities to explore STEM fields in middle and high school. It’s significant progress toward the goal of connecting more young people with educational and career opportunities in technology. Who Isn’t Being Served?

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5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith The technologies of tomorrow are already making headway into education, and others are poised for mass distribution in 2016.

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