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Got humor? It might be the key to STEM engagement

eSchool News

Real-world relevance and a little dash of humor are two ingredients that might increase STEM engagement and make learning fun for high school students, according to a new survey. The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) surveyed 1,100 high school students from across the U.S. Boosting STEM engagement in classrooms.

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Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, Career, and Technical Education Statewide

eSchool News

Connecting what is being taught in the classroom to Delaware employers is critical,” said Luke Rhine, Director, Career & Technical Education and STEM Initiatives at the Delaware Department of Education. We are thankful for partners like DuPont who share our goals related to STEM- and career-focused education.”. DOVER, Del.,

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A Worthy Challenge and a Big Impact: The STEMpath Externship Journey

MindSpark

I don’t have industry experience.I Combining industry-driven coursework, and work-based learning through externships, this 1-year 24-credit graduate level CS certification program fills vital CS teaching positions with confident, qualified educators. The biggest reason that I would like to enroll in STEMpath is the externship.

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Answering Questions About Teaching Science in a COVID World

edWeb.net

Especially in elementary classrooms, make sure you are complying with all recommended methods for safe storage. What do I do for elementary school kids? He is a frequent workshop presenter at national and regional science education conferences. Do I really have to use one wipe per apron, dispose of masks and gloves, etc.?

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Hyundai Brings ST Math to 3,000 Montgomery Students

MIND Research Institute

This spring, Hyundai Motor America (HMA) announced a $250,000 donation to Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) for STEM education. Morris Elementary. The group then headed over to the Catoma Elementary school library for a press conference and check presentation. Zafar Brooks, HMA. Stay tuned. May 21, 2019. May 23, 2019.

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COLUMN: Colleges must give communities a seat at the table alongside scientists if we want real environmental justice

The Hechinger Report

The neighborhood is also close to the Houston Ship Channel, exposing it to heavy industrial pollution. I just ended a meeting where someone was asking me to put together a proposal to showcase environmental justice at a conference,” she said. Today, an estimated 300,000 vehicles stream by on a daily basis, she said.

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Germany, known for sorting kids into college and vocational tracks, takes a more flexible approach

The Hechinger Report

Chambers of commerce and industry support company-school partnerships and help smaller businesses train their interns. Parents at Ursula Kuhr attend meetings, called “future conferences,” with their kids several times a year. I am just not that guy that likes to sit all day in any lectures at some university,” he said.

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