Early STEM Career Exploration
When we were kids we thought about future careers as a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. Maybe we dreamed of being dancers or football players. Today,
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Defined Helps 4-H Clubs Grow Independent Learners
Even with a century of history behind it, today’s 4-H clubs are strikingly modern. Sure, there’s still a commitment to learning about agriculture, and participating in
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3 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Classroom
Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and
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The Importance of High-Quality STEM Education in the Early Grades
Equitable STEM education in elementary and middle school can level the learning field and close STEM achievement gaps. Back in the days before STEM made a formal entrance
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Defined Learning Adds Project Manager for Project-Based Learning
The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. (CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort
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3 Strategies for Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow
Are we really doing all we can in our current educational system to prepare today’s students for the careers of tomorrow? Since I started in education, I’
Read moreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of July 2017
By Maggie O'Brien We reviewed the major news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) last month and found five that we think are
Read moreFuture Ready Learner: 5 Traits of Civic and Global Engagement
Editor's note: This post is a follow-up from the previous article "Five Domains of a Future Ready Learner". By David Reese | April 4th, 2017
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Why my Students are Real-World Ready with Nothing but a Device
Just as few modern-day workers could function in their jobs without a cell phone, a laptop, or periodic trips to Google, I want my students to learn how
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4 Keys to Building an Equitable STEM Program
From professional development opportunities to connecting lessons to careers, here’s how schools and districts can promote STEM for all By Joel Jacobson In schools across the nation,
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