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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment. All opinions are my own.

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Panasonic and Olympian Katie Ledecky Partner to Inspire Student STEM Innovation and Unlock the Power of Technology

eSchool News

We’re proud to continue to partner with Katie Ledecky, who is an inspiration to young people around the world, and empowers students to reach their full potential and discover new ways to think about and apply STEM to build a better world.”.

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School Counselors Helping More Women Go Into Computer Science: Tips and Advice to Find the Fit

The CoolCatTeacher

Sometimes when we’re talking about STEM, we’re looking at science, technology, engineering, and math. But really, the jobs that are coming up in the STEM fields are in the computing industry. njsca.org] Angela co-founded ReigningIt, [ www.reigningit.com ] a non-profit dedicated to creating a STEM dialogue inclusive of every woman.

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Tight labor market hits after school

The Hechinger Report

The last bell of the school day is when the work truly begins for staff at the Wisconsin Youth Company. Unlike some after-school programs, Wisconsin Youth Company does not focus on academic tutoring or instruction. The company has had to temporarily shut programs because of staff absences.

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Osmo From BYJU’s Names Peter Glovin Senior Vice President of Educational Sales

eSchool News

He was also closely involved in STEM-related product launches and liaising with industry advocacy groups. Before BrainPOP, Glovin held a number of business development roles for educational technology companies. In his early career, he held marketing roles with a number of media and publishing companies. Glovin has a B.A.

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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

The drop in humanities majors and a significant and simultaneous rise in the number of STEM graduates show that students have altered their understanding of what they should study to achieve success in the post-collegiate job market. Related: With enrollment sliding, liberal arts colleges struggle to make a case for themselves.

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Students get much-requested climate change curriculum

eSchool News

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is partnering with Portland General Electric Company on the creation of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum exploring the causes and consequences of climate change, along with potential solutions. This partnership is a direct response to student advocacy.