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Incorporate Literacy Tools in K–12 STEM Subjects

EdTech Magazine

Reading levels for 13-year-old students have been declining since 2012, with the sharpest drop between 2020 and 2023, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’s long-term trend assessment. Interestingly, mathematics scores closely follow the same drops, the assessment report shows. “If

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PROOF POINTS: How Covid narrowed the STEM pipeline

The Hechinger Report

The STEM pipeline – a metaphor for the development of future scientists, engineers and other high tech workers – likely starts with a narrower funnel in the post-pandemic era. government are all trying to encourage more young Americans to pursue careers in STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Why aren’t female students sticking with STEM?

eSchool News

Female middle and high school students have a high aptitude fit with, but low interest in, STEM careers, such as technology, manufacturing, and architecture, among others, according to the 2023 Female Student and STEM Career Exposure Gap Report from YouScience.

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Current STEM Diversity Programs and Investments Aren’t Working — It’s Time to Shift Focus

Edsurge

For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Out-of-school time programs have played a large role, funneling more girls and youth of color into K-12 STEM education programs that introduce them to the field.

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YouScience Releases Career Insights Report on Women, STEM, and the Talent Shortage

eSchool News

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience , a leader in aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications that support college and career success, today announced the release of a new national report, Career Insights: Women, STEM, and the Talent Shortage.

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Seven Steps to Ensure English Learners Aren’t Left Out of STEM

Edsurge

As demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields continues to surge , a significant population of potential workers is being left out of these career opportunities: English learners. Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field.

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Utah STEM Action Center Adds IXL Math to K-12 Personalized Learning Grant List

eSchool News

. — IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 14 million students, announced that it has been added to Utah’s K-12 Math Personalized Learning Software Grant list by the state’s STEM Action Center. IXL’s Analytics suite gives Utah educators clear and useful insights for all levels of their districts.