When kindergarteners are collaborating to build bridges, you know the future of education is bright. Long before students in the schools and districts featured here have a chance to ask “What difference does this make?” or “When will I need to know […]
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Learn how Parkland School District in Allentown, PA, has successfully introduced robotics in elementary school. They integrated robotics into various subject areas, helping in the digital storytelling process, fostering trial-and-error learning, and […]
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By Meghan Raftery, Michelle Warrington, Kate Dodson, Darren Faust | THE Journal
First, there was STEM. Aiming to move education beyond isolated subjects, it was an integrated approach linking science, technology, engineering, and math. Then the arts […]
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“The transition to adulthood starts in preschool.” This sentence is fueling the educational reform in the Kankakee (IL) School District, where conversations about college and careers start earlier rather than later. From the moment students walk […]
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A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications.
What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. In today’s educational environment, […]
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By Mathew Lynch - Education Week 4/6/2016
The STEM team at Huntingdon Area Middle School uses a rotational model to engage students in multifaceted, multimedia projects with real-world implications.
The dictionary defines "STEM" simply as an […]
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Northbrook, IL. – December 1, 2015 — Defined Learning's service "Defined STEM" has been recognized for making a positive difference in […]
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Career-connected learning doesn't have to wait until high school! In fact, it shouldn't! Learn how Kankakee School District is incorporating college and career readiness into the classroom as early as kindergarten.
Ask a third grader what she […]
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The article highlights Horace Mann Middle School's use of Defined, where teachers use tasks to create cross-curricular projects focused on STEM and ELA, fostering hands-on career exploration and providing students with practical skills while […]
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