I often see former students of mine around town. Inevitably, I ask them what they remember from class and I expect them to talk about photosynthesis, mitosis, and food webs, but that is seldom what is discussed. Instead, they mention the skills […]
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Just because the "s" in STEM does not stand for "social studies" does not mean that social studies does not have a place. Economic, geographic, and civic knowledge are crucial components to good citizenship and deserve an equal place in terms of […]
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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’ve used the motto, “The transition to adulthood starts in preschool.” Today, the phrase is the […]
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Are we really doing all we can in our current educational system to prepare today’s students for the careers of tomorrow? Think of your current job. Are you tasked with memorizing facts, filling out worksheets, and taking formal exams? Probably not.
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I’ve got a pretty tough job, because sometimes chemistry is a hard sell. Some students love it and embrace the periodic table and Newton’s laws of motion, but as research shows —a majority simply don't see how it connects to their lives. It's […]
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The article features insights from three educators emphasizing the importance of incorporating STEM into a comprehensive education. Hear from Superintendent Dr. Ruben Alejandro, English Teacher Lydia Winthrow, and Science Teacher Vicky Gorman as […]
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I have been teaching 7th-grade science for the past five years. Four years ago, I joined the staff at the Winkler Middle School in Concord, North Carolina. North Carolina is a state where the number of STEM jobs is growing, so it is up to […]
Read MoreEditor'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
My second trip to Istanbul to teach was during the beginning of the crisis in Syria. Thousands upon […]
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I have the amazing opportunity to work with educators across the United States and around the world. One of my first conversations always revolves around what matters. Recently, I worked with educators from the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and […]
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We had such a great response to our post on the Top 10 STEM Education Articles of 2016 that we decided to share our favorite articles on STEM education every month. Hopefully this will help shine a spotlight on the exceptional work […]
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