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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. To provide a safe and effective learning environment, educators will reimagine schools to improve accessibility and inclusivity. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. Starting at age 5, we offer coding, robotics, virtual reality, STEM-related clubs, and competitive team opportunities. According to the U.S. Infuse STEM into all subject areas.

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CoderZ Contributes to the National Computer Science for All Movement

eSchool News

Along with 126 organizations, CoderZ has made new commitments to advance computer science education access and opportunity for youth across the United States at the 2020 CSforALL Commitments Showcase. “In It’s extremely important for all students to have access to this area of knowledge, even if it does not become their career of choice.

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OPINION: Our students face a mental health crisis, and college campuses are part of the problem

The Hechinger Report

In one of my recent courses, a first-year student made comments about how many spaces on campus were dehumanizing, with people walking around “like robots.” It is vital that institutions pay more attention and take more responsibility for their part in causing these trends. She seriously considered dropping out.

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What happened when a South Carolina city embraced career education for all its students

The Hechinger Report

The effort in Greenville is part of a growing national trend in which school districts partner with local industries to develop curriculum and expose students to specialized careers at a young age. AJ the robot is the school mascot at A.J. In sixth grade, she enrolled at Fisher Middle School to continue robotics and STEM programs.

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What does ‘career readiness’ look like in middle school?

The Hechinger Report

This year alone, Juliet has used 3D printers, servo motors and microcontrollers to build the parts needed to construct a therapeutic robotic dog that she hopes will help those afraid of canines overcome their fears, a project she did as part of a lesson in her English class. Tobie Baker Wright, a former senior program manager with JFF.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Richard Labbe Johnston County Public Schools Nominated by: Savvas Learning Company While recent statistics from NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) show significant declines in math scores across the country, Johnston County Public Schools in North Carolina has defied that trend. After one year of using enVision, Johnston County saw real growth.

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