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National STEM/STEAM Day Nov. 8th

Ask a Tech Teacher

National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States.

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Native American students have the least access to computer science

The Hechinger Report

Fortier’s school participates in a program operated by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society to expand access to computer science and science, technology engineering and math, or STEM, among Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students.

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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

Edsurge

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Some call it “The Rise of the Machines” for the convergence of multiple technologies: artificial intelligence, big data, data science, robotics plus virtual and augmented reality. Our higher education system formed around libraries.

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Let’s invest in black kids who pursue STEM the way we do black kids on the football field

The Hechinger Report

In a crowded hotel lobby in New Orleans the day after Thanksgiving, primary and secondary students and playful adults threw paper planes towards a target for a prize of $50. It’s a prime event to draw attention to black talent in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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An Astronaut’s Guide to Culturally Responsive Teaching (and What Space Is Really Like)

Edsurge

Today, he's the CEO of NMSI , the National Math and Science Initiative, a 12-year old group that got its start as a way to stem the tide on a troubling statistic: By 2020, a majority of jobs will require some sort of postsecondary training, including many that touch on science and technology. And I got situated in our robotic arm.

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With an Eye Toward the Future, This Program Connects Students to Tech Careers

Edsurge

One of the most common concerns in education, especially at the secondary level, is the need to connect students to careers. One of the most common concerns in education, especially at the secondary level, is the need to connect students to careers. I would say the technology piece. We’re going to build a robot.

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Teaching students specific technical skills

Neo LMS

Streaming in schools is a contentious subject, and there are studies to show that streaming prior to upper secondary school can have a negative effect on both social and academic outcomes, particularly for underprivileged students. Streaming should really only be considered in a high school setting. Exploring the T-Level Action Plan.

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