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Don’t say there’s a lack of STEM talent in the South

The Hechinger Report

He created hundreds of desirable jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for black Alabamians. Foster’s legacy of leveraging black talent in the STEM fields cannot be overstated. Total STEM or business degrees. Percent STEM or business degrees. Institution. Total degrees. Alabama A & M University.

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OPINION: Six ways to nurture high-aptitude math students in under-resourced schools

The Hechinger Report

Math teachers must ensure that diverse groups of learners acquire a basic understanding of the material, and they may not have the capacity to meet the needs of their most accelerated students. One resource to explore is the American Mathematical Society, which curates a list of STEM programs across many grade levels.

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

EdNews Daily

A thought-provoking documentary about how families, educators and leaders in diverse rural communities are working to get their youngest children on track toward graduating from high school in 2027. 10:00 p.m. Presented in partnership with the WORLD Channel. . THE ADDRESS. NAVAJO MATH CIRCLES.

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Girls Who Code Founder Awarded McGraw Education Prize

Edsurge

There’s not a moment of the day that goes by without a Girls Who Code club meeting in some town, some parish or some community center. There’s not a moment of the day that goes by without a Girls Who Code club meeting in some town, some parish or some community center. The movie has drawn a lot of attention. We’re in all 50 states.

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How 60 Minutes Oversimplified the Gender Gap and Overlooked Women in Tech

Edsurge

I often meet women who say they get discouraged, they’re afraid … [because] they don’t see enough women in leadership positions speaking about this. The nonprofit has 6,000 clubs, 80 summer immersion programs, many after-school programs and 300 student groups meeting on college campuses across the country.

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'Robots Are Coming For Your Children'

Hack Education

The tech industry made a number of high profile donations and pledges this year, coinciding with the Trump administration’s announcement this fall that it would earmark $200 million in grants for computer science and STEM education. “ Robots will replace teachers by 2027.” ” No time for play, kids. Get to work.