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PROOF POINTS: Professors say high school math doesn’t prepare most students for their college majors

The Hechinger Report

A survey of college professors indicates that most fields of study don’t require many of the math topics that high school students learn in high school. None of that math may be necessary for the vast majority of undergraduates who don’t intend to major in science or another STEM field. But that’s maybe 20 percent.

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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.

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She gave up on public schools that rejected her bold ideas a decade ago. Now she’s back.

The Hechinger Report

After leading a handful of conferences and workshops for public school teachers over the last couple years, Acera is in the first year of a three-year, whole-school partnership with the Joseph G. Besides the hands-on, STEM-focused projects, the Acera team has helped Pyne Arts leaders develop a School Success Dashboard.

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COLUMN: Can we find the solution to middle school math woes in a virtual world?

The Hechinger Report

It’s never surprising to see and hear enormous enthusiasm for technology solutions at conferences: There are always a host of new apps and products on display that come and go.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - It's All About the GEC (GlobalEdCon) - Amazing Keynotes - Announcing the Student Technology Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

But you don''t have to, since the Global Education Conference is a virtual conference, so you can check out the full schedule in your own time zone, pick the sessions you want to attend, and come and join us as much as you can. See the Conference Schedule and mark your calendars for presentations by this great group of presenters.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Take a look at my last post on surveys for educators, students, and parents.

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A New Model for Coding in Schools

Digital Promise

Students start with block-based code in early elementary, before transitioning to text-based code in middle school, where they can start to develop their own apps. Owens’ passion for computer science stems from her experience as a parent. For instance, in elementary physical education class, students learn block-based coding.