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

Edsurge

With careers of the future heavily concentrated in STEM fields, it’s unacceptable for women to be left out of the space. Not only do employers need to have the largest possible pool of qualified STEM workers to succeed, business outcomes improve with a diverse workforce. We need more female STEM mentors and role models!

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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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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

Between 2018 and 2019 the number of leagues that facilitate esports in schools nearly doubled. In 2018, the Pew Research Center reported that 97% of teen boys and 83% of teen girls played video games. This can take a toll on student health, leading to more missed school and negative academic outcomes. Teens are all about gaming.

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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

Thu, 04/12/2018 - 10:58. The report reflects the activity already taking place in many schools — the building of robotics programs and development of curriculum that will prepare students for a future that is increasingly focused on science, technology, math and engineering (STEM). Fixing the STEM Gap from the Bottom Up.

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States bet big on career education, but struggle to show it works

The Hechinger Report

In 2018, Congress increased annual funding for CTE, which now exceeds $1.4 Their inability to answer stems from disconnected data. Until then, students’ post-high school employment outcomes remain a mystery. One upshot is that policymakers cannot see where public school graduates work or how much they earn.

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9 ways to create better makerspaces

eSchool News

Research from Macquarie University in Australia demonstrates how, with proper training and professional development, teachers can harness makerspaces and improve teaching and learning outcomes. Related content: How to transform a library into a makerspace. Related Content: eSchool News STEM, STEAM, & Makerspaces Guide.

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