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Friday 5: K-12 coding

eSchool News

India has even introduced coding from class six, based on the country’s new education policy. Coding and robotics can help students develop critical skills for success after high school, highlighting the importance of coding in real life. Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general.

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3 things to consider when introducing a K-12 coding or robotics program

eSchool News

K-12 teachers and administrators have been listening to policy makers and industry leaders warn of the need for computer science instruction in U.S. Although 58 percent of all new jobs in STEM-related fields are in computing, only 8 percent of the STEM degrees earned in the United States are in computer science, Code.org says.

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What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year

The CoolCatTeacher

She has coached teams of students participating in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, SeaPerch Robotics competitions, and has given presentations on coaching robotics and inquiry-based learning at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) and at Dallas ISD’s STEM Expo. You can support Ms.

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Why we love our coding & robotics tools

eSchool News

And even though 15 states have adopted a policy to give all high school students access to computer science courses, universities prepare way fewer computer science teachers than we need. Coding and robotics programs. Our robot, Milo , has been a great addition to our school team. They especially love dancing with him.

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The Future Is Bright With Women in STEM

MIND Research Institute

Throughout the month, our organization was excited to find ways to highlight women - particularly women in STEM - who are making a difference in the world. Source: The STEM Gap: Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The STEM Gap is one of those most challenging problems. I can see them coming, though.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

Edsurge

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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Trends and challenges impacting CTE in 2024–and beyond

eSchool News

That is why STEM education is so important in elementary and middle school. If students have the opportunity to learn about robotics, they will be able to directly apply the math learning with a real-world robotic application. For example, think about learning about X, Y, and Z in math classes.

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