Posts about STEM/STEAM
Beyond the Diploma: How Cherokee County Is Engineering Readiness Through STEM
There is a wondering that should keep superintendents up at night. Not how many students graduate. Not how many pass a state test. But whether the young people crossing the
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STEM, Career-Connected Learning, and the Responsibility of School Districts
There was a time when a high school diploma signified readiness—readiness for work, for stability, for a defined place in society. Today, in a global economy reshaped by technology,
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Top 5 Career-Connected Deeper Learning Blog Articles from 2025
Check out our top 5 career-connected deeper learning blog articles from 2025! The education landscape in 2025 continues to evolve at an accelerated pace, shaped by widespread AI adoption, heightened
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The Prompt Engineer: Shifting Student Roles in AI-Powered Project-Based Learning
As AI becomes more prevalent in K-12 classrooms, this article considers reframing the conversation from fearing shortcuts to intentionally using AI as a tool for mastery. Explore how prompt engineering
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Why the Human-in-the-Loop Model is Key to Ethical AI in K-12 Education
As AI rapidly reshapes K-12 education, new tools and emerging state guidelines are pushing schools to explore how this technology can support both teachers and students. This article explains why
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Igniting Career Curiosity: Engaging Students in Computer Science & STEM
As technology continues to transform the world around us, educators play a vital role in helping students connect classroom learning to real-world possibilities. Explore how igniting curiosity through computer science
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From Learners to Leaders: How to Build Tomorrow’s Skills in Today’s Classrooms
In today’s rapidly evolving world, educators play a vital role in helping students build the skills they need to thrive in the future — creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, innovation, and more.
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Bringing the Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate to Life Through Instructional Practice & Routines
As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, educators are called to prepare students not just with technical skills, but with the curiosity, creativity, and human-centered abilities to thrive alongside it. This
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Building Bright Futures Through Career-Connected Learning in Elementary Mathematics
Connecting math instruction to real-world careers in the early grades helps students build confidence, curiosity, and a strong sense of purpose in their learning. This blog explores how career-connected learning
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Empowering Young Mathematicians Through Real-World Performance Tasks
A former elementary school teacher shares how using Defined Learning’s Backpack Designer performance task transformed her math instruction by making learning relevant, engaging, and deeply connected to real-world applications.
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