Top 5 STEM Education News Articles of July

By Maggie O’Brien

  Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from research reports to […]

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Career-Focused PBL

Career-Focused PBL

A school district uses project-based learning to introduce students to a variety of careers starting in kindergarten.

In Kankakee, Illinois, students begin exploring future careers as soon as they start kindergarten. By engaging in project-based […]

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Top 5 STEM Education News Articles of June

By Maggie O’Brien

Each month, we list articles on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from research reports to […]

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Let Students Take Control of Their Learning

Let Students Take Control of Their Learning

At Kankakee School District, we asked our students the question, "What was your most memorable moment in school?" More than 90% of their responses reflected a project they created on their own, and the relationship they had with a teacher during it. […]

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Project-Based Learning Is Just the Beginning

Project-Based Learning Is Just the Beginning

A district is preparing its students for the future by focusing on the skills and connections students will need in their careers.

Having a job may seem a lifetime away for a child, but by exposing them to different career paths, we can get them […]

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7 Compelling Reasons to Involve Students in STEM

7 Compelling Reasons to Involve Students in STEM

“STEM literacy has a profound and growing impact on our day-to-day lives. It helps us make critical decisions about our health care, our finances and our retirement. It illuminates the ever more complex issues that govern the future of our […]

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Why STEM Subjects Are More Important Now Than Ever

Why STEM Subjects Are More Important Now Than Ever

Increasing globalization and digitization in the modern world have caused a higher demand for skilled workers in STEM jobs and careers. At a time when cryptocurrencies are turning the world of finance on its head, virtual reality or VR is being […]

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Tips for Gearing Up for STEM in the Fall

Tips for Gearing Up for STEM in the Fall

Happy summer, filled with lots of good sunshine and time to explore! And during that prized time, perhaps your STEM preparation for the coming fall is ramping up – or will be soon.

If you taught STEM this past school year, you may be searching for […]

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