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FETC 2021: Rebuilding Learning Beyond the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

This is a particular challenge for STEM-based educators, who often rely on hands-on learning approaches. In a Tuesday session at the 2021 Future of Education Technology Conference, educators highlighted ways that they have been keeping their students on track despite all the changes. Despite this, many have found a way.

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ISTELive 23: Men of Color Lead the Way for STEM in Their Communities

EdTech Magazine

A 2021 Code.org report notes that only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science coursework, and a 2021 Pew Research Center report shows that Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018. DIG DEEPER: Learn how schools are working to reduce the STEM divide for Black students.

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Cloud-Based Technology Expands STEM’s Reach

EdTech Magazine

According to a report by tech recruiting site Dice, postings for tech jobs increased by 16 percent in the second quarter of 2021, and coding skills continued to be one of the most sought-after talents in new hires. However, not all students have the opportunity to take STEM classes.

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One-Man IT Staff Builds Support for K–12 School from the Ground Up

EdTech Magazine

Working against looming deadlines, The Lincoln Academy public charter school partnered with corporate and community stakeholders to build a STEM-infused K–12 program integrating tech throughout all grades, just in time to welcome its first incoming class in September 2021. The 115,000-square-foot charter school in Beloit, Wis.,

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3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2021 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

eSchool News

(Thursday, June 24, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition event will take place from October 18-19, 2021, at the 3M Innovation Center in Minneapolis.

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3M and Discovery Education Announce State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge

eSchool News

Wednesday, June 23, 2021) – 3M and Discovery Education today announced 30 State Merit Winners in the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge. As the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world.

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3 Tips for 3D Printing Success

EdTech Magazine

Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) spaces are popping up in schools all over the U.S., Across all industries, 3D-printing spending is projected to reach $20 billion in 2021 , an IDC report found. “3D He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. 3 Tips for 3D Printing Success. Pull Quote.

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