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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Thousands of students go through the university’s life sciences department, he adds, but a lot of them don’t graduate with degrees in those fields. This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

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Little Scholars of Arkansas (LISA) Academy is a tuition-free public charter school with a comprehensive STEM-focused college preparatory program. Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Discovery Education Announces Latest Enhancements to Award-Winning K-12 Learning Platform

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These improvements make it easier for educators to find, build, and deliver compelling lessons that capture students’ attention and drive deeper student engagement no matter the subject.? . More ready-to-use tools to assess student outcomes and address learning gaps.

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Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

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Used in classrooms across the United States and Canada and delivered through Discovery Education’s K-12 platform, the Science Techbook’s virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and wide variety of instructional supports enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction in person or at a distance. STEM Connect.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. These efforts will be aimed at equipping students with the skills that are in high demand in the job market and promoting a broader range of career paths.

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How Teachers Can Learn From One Another at Unconferences, Meet-ups and Edcamps

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One district employee was smiling about how there were elementary and secondary teachers connecting and sharing: “Where else do you see this?” One teacher went to a “STEM/STEAM” session but was disappointed that the discussion was so “general and theoretical,” while he was looking for something more specific and practical.

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An Interactive Tool Empowers High Schoolers To Take Control of Career Planning

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Our job as educators is to inspire and inform our students. Today, Lee is a Post Secondary Programs Coordinator for Valley Center USD 262. She runs the Valley Center High School internship program and helps students gain valuable work experience and career knowledge before they head off to college and careers.