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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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15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW

The CoolCatTeacher

I like how each of these courses aligns with national and state standards. Many of these units fit easily into an existing course, adding fun and real-world engagement as students learn. Students create budgets, shopping plans, and comparison shopping while learning about the effective use of credit. Everfi sponsored this post.

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The Importance of Developing Spatial Skills for STEM Success

MIND Research Institute

Having a deep conceptual understanding of math creates the problem-solving foundation that all areas of STEM are built on, and early math skills are powerful predictors of later learning. Having well-developed spatial skills is very important for advanced STEM coursework, and many STEM-related occupations.

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Giving Students Choice in Reading Helps Stem the ‘Summer Slide’

Digital Promise

The comparison group, however, was modified. Illiteracy is a health issue, not just because it makes it hard to follow a prescription, but also because it alters entire life courses by cutting off options, thus subjecting people to chronic stress as well as all the other ill effects of poverty. Making a Difference.

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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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Little Passports Vs. KiwiCo – Monthly Subscription Box Comparison – Is Kiwico or Little Passports The Best Educational Toy For Your Child?

Fractus Learning

Little Passports Keep Kids Engaged In STEM Geography Expeditions, Cooking, And Science Experiments. The hands-on activities, toys, and games are fun ways to introduce children to STEM and STEAM topics. Little Passports Keep Kids Engaged In STEM Geography Expeditions, Cooking, And Science Experiments. Table of Contents.

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Just 3% of scientists and engineers are Black or Latina women. Here’s what teachers are doing about it.

The Hechinger Report

This is what culturally responsive instruction looks like in STEM education. But experts say finding better ways to teach STEM to students of color and girls is urgent. Too often the STEM classes that are offered are of poor quality and fail to recognize the experiences and contributions of women and people of color in these fields.

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