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6 ways to bolster STEM education for the future

eSchool News

STEM education would emphasize problem-solving, interdisciplinary approaches and the value of discovery and play, according to a new 10-year vision from the American Institutes for Research for the U.S. Department of Education’s STEM Initiatives Team. Next page: The 6 components of future STEM education.

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North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

eSchool News

To support the district’s new 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, which specifically focuses on improving the school system’s capacity to create modern and innovative learning environments, HCS sought to enhance their science curriculum across all grades.

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AI and Libraries Mini-Conference in Just One Week: Schedule Now Posted | 23 Sessions!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Join us for this free virtual conference to learn how libraries and library workers are engaging with artificial intelligence tools in their libraries from research support to information literacy to technical services. In addition, Pun is an ALA Presidential candidate for 2025-2026. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Jobs in cybersecurity are exploding: Why are women locked out?

The Hechinger Report

As these attacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, jobs in information security are expected to skyrocket. will grow 28 percent by 2026. will grow 28 percent by 2026. In spite of increasing numbers of women pursuing STEM degrees, only 26 percent of computing jobs in the U.S. are filled by women.

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New Bill Could Bring CS Programs to 500K JROTC Students—and Diversify the Future Workforce

Edsurge

By 2026, the U.S. And while 58 percent of projected STEM jobs are computing related, only 10 percent of STEM degree recipients are in computing fields. Source: US Army JROTC website Young people skilled in technology are in high demand. Department of Labor projects there will be 3.5 high schools remains limited.

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A Seamless Integration of Technology in Classrooms Makes for Effective Blended Learning

MIND Research Institute

In this presentation, Brian Seymour, Director of Instructional Technology at Pickerington School District , and Brian Coffey, Principal of Herbert Mills STEM Elementary School, share their implementation practices and results. Here are some related resources to share with your colleagues or to use for staff development: The STEM 2026 Vision.

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Data literacy skills: what they are and how do we teach them to our students?

Neo LMS

We have access to more information than ever before. Data science is taking this information, interpreting it, and finding patterns. . Our instruction is often informed based on the data we receive from assessing students in a variety of ways. Over the past couple of years, STEM skills have increased in demand in the workplace.

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