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Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

Digital Promise

In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms. Teachers also use apps like Screencastify to provide instruction which the students can access at different times.

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First nationwide look at racial breakdown of career education confirms deep divides

The Hechinger Report

In Nevada, just 4 percent of students who took a career-oriented science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) course in the 2019-20 school year — 88 students total — were Black, even though Black students make up more than 11 percent of the state’s public school enrollment.

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Schools Focus on Boosting Students’ Future Career Options

EdTech Magazine

In the 2018-2019 school year alone, Fairfax County students earned 18,000 industry credentials, says Beth Downey, the district’s CTE coordinator. The district enrolls more than 187,000 students in its elementary and secondary schools as well as alternative programs.

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Schools Focus on Boosting Students’ Future Career Options

EdTech Magazine

In the 2018-2019 school year alone, Fairfax County students earned 18,000 industry credentials, says Beth Downey, the district’s CTE coordinator. The district enrolls more than 187,000 students in its elementary and secondary schools as well as alternative programs.

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School Counselors Helping More Women Go Into Computer Science: Tips and Advice to Find the Fit

The CoolCatTeacher

Date: February 5, 2018. So what are some of the resources that counselors can access that will help them in this area? It’s completely free and very accessible. Sometimes when we’re talking about STEM, we’re looking at science, technology, engineering, and math. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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Computer Science Educators Wanted: How This New Program Is Addressing the Shortage

Edsurge

STEMpath is a joint effort between multiple organizations, including the nonprofit mindSpark Learning; Couragion; Metropolitan State University; and Colorado Succeeds—which are all geared toward educators interested in pursuing STEM-CS credentials. AP computer science courses are for the final mile in secondary school.

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Social Emotional Learning: Research & Applications for Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

Many of the skills weaved in above are becoming increasingly important to employers, especially those hiring in the STEM fields. Researchers attribute their findings to the secondary effects of SEL programs, such as higher academic self-esteem and a more positive attitude towards school itself. SEL Embedded in Content Programs.

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