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STUDENT VOICES: We need more women in STEM fields, and we have ideas for making that happen

The Hechinger Report

STEM movements often miss one thing — the voices of today’s students. As a result, our generation’s relationship with technology and STEM education is distinct. And we have a few ideas about how to build a better, more inclusive future for women in STEM. Number one: More after-school and summer STEM programs.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

Edsurge

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

Take, for example, the recent California Science Test (CAST) scores released in October 2022 that showed 29.45 We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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Future of STEM Education: Top 4 Reasons Why It Is Important In 2023

Kitaboo on EdTech

STEM education , which integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, has emerged as a critical framework for achieving this goal. In this blog, we will look into the benefits of STEM, its future, and why it is essential in 2023. Table of Contents What Is STEM Education?

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

Take, for example, the recent California Science Test (CAST) scores released in October 2022 that showed 29.45 We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. The truth is, anti-racism is for everyone.

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Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

eSchool News

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity gap. STEM career opportunities are projected to grow exponentially, with an estimated 3.5 million jobs in the U.S. alone that need to be filled by 2025.

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

The Hechinger Report

Whittenberg, a public elementary school in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in its curriculum. AJ the robot is the school mascot at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering, a school focused on STEM curriculum in Greenville, South Carolina.

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