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Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten

eSchool News

These numbers are reflective of the broader STEM community and related career fields, including scientists and mathematicians. Women, for instance, make up only 28 percent of the STEM workforce, whereas Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults combined make up only 30 percent. The number of U.S. The number of U.S.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? The data shows over and over that we are missing the mark completely in our effort to build equitable, anti-racist classrooms. We as educators can also serve as gatekeepers to either advanced studies, special education, counseling, etc.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. According to the U.S.

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5 Ways to Prepare Every Student for the STEM Economy

Edsurge

High quality STEM learning and engagement opportunities can be life changing for young people in disenfranchised communities who otherwise might not have a direct pathway to the fast-growing STEM economy. Students engaged in STEM programs are prepared for success in the classroom and the workforce.

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How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

eSchool News

In the classroom? At Mira Mesa High School in San Diego, California, which has launched an esports program, teacher Brandon Trieu has proven through the success of the team he coaches, the Mira Mesa Marauders, that esports are a valuable addition to the classroom. Video games? Absolutely not! The reasons why pile up quickly.

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15 Creative Classroom Decoration Ideas

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

As a former teacher turned edtech blogger, I’ve spent a considerable part of my career thinking about how to make classrooms inviting, stimulating, and conducive to learning. I’ve always believed that a well-decorated and thoughtfully arranged classroom can profoundly impact student engagement and learning outcomes.

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To Get Serious About Games, Teachers Experiment With Play in the Classroom

Edsurge

Every week at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Virginia, Philip Baselice breaks out a game to teach his class about key world events. But there’s been a resurgence of sorts, especially as students have come back to the classroom after a tumultuous and often isolating online class experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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