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How is STEM Education Shaping the Future of our Science Classes?

EdNews Daily

As more school districts focus on STEM education, there is room to improve. What is STEM education? Simply, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). STEM education promotes a realm of benefits. Educators, parents, and communities can emerge students into STEM opportunities.

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First Day Back to School Activities: First Day Back Stations

The CoolCatTeacher

Secondary ELA Teacher. 5 Easy STEM Activities Any Teacher Can Do. About Angelina Murphy - Secondary SEL Teacher. Angelina Murphy secondary SEL teacher. Angelina Murphy is a secondary English language arts teacher based in Los Angeles. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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AI in the Classroom — Educators Share Their Personal Challenges and Successes

Edsurge

Then, they can develop their interest in taking other STEM courses as they continue in middle school and high school. We were piloting and exploring a STEM course for sixth grade students. One of the things that the Facebook group shared was MIT's new AI and CS community for educators. We don't have to build a robot.

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Online Courses from Vector Solutions Help Schools Address Pandemic-Related Behavioral Challenges

eSchool News

The company also offers a set of Student Safety and Wellness courses for students on topics such as bullying, suicide and digital citizenship and resources such as whitepapers and webinars to help teachers and administrators deal with issues of student mental health and trauma stemming from the pandemic. About Vector Solutions.

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Discovery Education and Arconic Foundation Celebrate National Manufacturing Day with ‘Manufacture Your Future Virtual Field Trip’ at Arconic in Austin, Texas

techlearning

-- Virtual Field Trip of Arconic in Austin, Texas brings exciting STEM careers to classrooms and explores how 3D printing is revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing - - Silver Spring, Md. Manufacture Your Future empowers educators to connect to classroom-based STEM lessons and enriched, real-world career experiences.

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3 apps that lead to improved executive functioning skills

eSchool News

These skills include inhibition (the ability to self-regulate when presented with distractions such as YouTube, Facebook, etc.), Executive functioning skills are the foundation of academic success in college, but similar to ‘soft skills’ in the workplace, are often not explicitly taught in secondary education.

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Tennessee?s Hamilton County Schools Selects Discovery Education to Drive Inquiry-based Teaching and Learning Initiative in all Middle Schools and High Schools

techlearning

With Discovery Education’s unique blend of dynamic digital content and professional learning, district educators will be empowered to build digital, inquiry-based learning environments that create new pathways and opportunities for middle and high school students, helping them prepare for their post-secondary educations and careers.

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