Spotlight on STEM

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The Education Week Spotlight on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on:

  • Targeting STEM curriculum to underrepresented students
  • Programs that prepare educators to teach STEM
  • A science framework for K-12 science students
  • Applying STEM in hands-on learning environments
  • Using after-school time for informal science learning
  • Integrating arts learning in science and math subjects
  • Understanding the causes of math anxiety

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New STEM Schools Target Underrepresented Groups
The schools are casting a wider net to develop the talents of girls, minorities, and disadvantaged students.
September 13, 2011 - Education Week

Fellowship Striving to Change Teacher Prep
Starting with a select group of candidates, the Woodrow Wilson foundation works with universities to transform the training of STEM teachers.
July 12, 2011 - Education Week

New Science Framework Paves Way for Standards
A National Research Council panel issues a framework for K-12 science standards that promotes a greater emphasis on depth over breadth.
July 19, 2011 - Education Week

National Park Service Expanding Reach Into STEM
The federal agency plans to expand programs for a quarter of America's students via field trips, teacher training, and more partnerships.
December 12, 2011 - Education Week

OVERVIEW
Role of Science Learning Outside of School Grows
Learning opportunities are plentiful, from after-school programs to computer simulations to zoo visits.
April 1, 2011 - Education Week

Out-of-School Time Drawing Girls Into STEM
Efforts are under way to engage minority, underprivileged, and female students in STEM learning via programs outside the traditional school day.
January 5, 2012 - Education Week

Focus On: Arts Education
STEAM: Experts Make Case for Adding Arts to STEM
Momentum is building to explore how the arts can be linked with STEM subjects to enhance student learning and help foster creativity and innovation.
December 1, 2011 - Education Week

Researchers Probe Causes of Math Anxiety
New studies are exploring why studying mathematics makes some students break out in a cold sweat.
May 16, 2011 - Education Week

Commentary
Putting Virtual Assessments to the Test
Virtual performance assessments allow students to tackle authentic science problems while measuring their proficiency, writes Pendred Noyce.
June 27, 2011 - Education Week

Commentary
Bringing STEM Into Focus
The use of practical applications in the science classroom, like model-building and data analysis, can help students make critical STEM connections, write Jean Moon and Susan Rundell Singer.
January 30, 2012 - Education Week

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