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A Surprising Approach to Science Labs for Online Students Boosts Access to STEM Fields

Edsurge

They could succeed in STEM jobs that tend to pay well in industries that are facing pressure to increase the diversity of their workforces. In 2018, back when Austin had just earned her Ph.D. In 2018, Nicola Osgood was serving on active duty and considering resuming the higher education she had paused years before.

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To attract more students to STEM fields in college, advocates urge starting in sixth grade

The Hechinger Report

The various programs take different approaches to include students in STEM education and make it more accessible, but they seem to agree on one thing: starting with students early. Though the STEM workforce has grown exponentially over the last several decades, opportunities have not been distributed evenly.

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K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:56. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! Libraries are an ideal spot for these STEM spaces , where students tinker, code, problem-solve and build. . K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Behind Closed Doors: Edtech Entrepreneurs’ Biggest Challenges in 2018

Edsurge

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in an edtech company’s board meeting, or what keeps founders up at night, here was your chance to find out. Collectively, these companies have reached over 12 million students and have raised an additional $20 million after AT&T’s initial investment. Don’t try to beat ‘em.

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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. When we meet with school counselors, one of the things that we share out is the data regarding Bachelor’s degrees that are being conferred in this country, and the number of jobs that are available. Sometimes when we’re talking about STEM, we’re looking at science, technology, engineering, and math.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

So, let’s take these six aspects of effective professional development, and I will share how the Advancement Courses class I just completed meets all six requirements( and I’ll add one extra thought which matters to me!). After conversations, my administrator scheduled a tour of a local STEM Academy that has robotics in place.

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This STEM-focused district hands out paychecks along with report cards

The Hechinger Report

And career preparation here isn’t just a buzzword but more like a guiding principle: When the end-of-day bell sounds, some children transition from students to employees of the district, and earn $10 an hour for working on a variety of projects for local technology companies. STEM gives me challenges to think about.

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