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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

With augmented reality, students can master the skills of welding through simulations before they really let the sparks fly. Even students studying culinary arts need experience using digital point-of-sale systems. Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. It makes sense.

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Want to Solve our STEM Skills Problem? Bring in the Professionals

Digital Promise

Recent Australian studies show there’s a decline in student participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects in high school. We want more of our students to take up STEM in schools and universities so we have a steady stream of graduates skilled in these areas for the future.

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Friday 5: K-12 coding

eSchool News

These durable skills are critical for students during their K-12 years, in college, and in the workforce. And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014. Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general.

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

3D Printing Engages Students. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

Edsurge

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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Technology Sparks Growth Mindset and Innovation in the Classroom

Digital Promise

Our teachers work hard every year for our students, and we are excited that this hard work is reflected in our growth scores,” said Dr. Jason Bell, secondary supervisor and VILS district co-lead for Polk County Schools. McClary points to the students’ ability to take their devices home as an important factor in the schools’ growth.

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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

eSchool News

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. STEM Connect. Mystery Science.

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