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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

Edsurge

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. Researchers anticipated the global esports market would reach $1 billion in 2019 , and project that by 2021, the number of esports viewers will eclipse that of all other major U.S. MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. shailaja.neela…. by Snow White.

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Needed: 4 Radical Shifts in How We Teach Kids

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2018 was a bonanza year for STEM, and 2019 holds even more promise. But we face some big challenges to get STEM education where it can fully deliver on its potential. Anne Jolly outlines four areas to radically improve STEM and instruction generally in today's schools.

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Knewton Was Acquired For Less Than $17M, and Former CEO Brian Kibby Has Left

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In its most recent earnings report , which covers the three months ended July 31, 2019, Wiley disclosed that it had “spent $73 million in total on acquisitions in the quarter, including zyBooks and Knewton.” Wiley had disclosed paying $56 million in cash for zyBooks, a digital courseware provider for STEM and computer science subjects.

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Organizations Partner to Deliver STEM-Computer Science Educator Prep Program

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mindSpark Learning, Couragion, Metropolitan State University and Colorado Succeeds have teamed up to create direct access and pathways for all educators interested in pursuing STEM-Computer Science credentials. STEMpath will launch in Colorado in January 2019, with an eye toward nationwide expansion later next year.

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One District's Journey From 'State of Emergency' to Student Success

Edsurge

Now, teachers teach to a variety of learning styles, differentiate learning for our students with twice-weekly Response to Intervention time and give opportunities for student collaboration—such as STEM projects and our Spark literary and visual arts magazine. Algebra 1 — In 2018, 19.8% of students passed; in 2019, 64.5%

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Teachers of the Year Doing Equity Work: What, How, and Why

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This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. In 2018, Shawn worked in a congressional office on Capitol Hill as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.