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Special Report How to Motivate Students to Succeed in STEM
Students can offer teachers valuable insights into what motivates them to tackle challenging STEM subjects.
May 27, 2025
Silhouetted figures water a blooming STEM flower.
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Special Report Motivating All Students to Be STEM Problem Solvers
Motivating students in STEM-related classes can be difficult. But competency and confidence in STEM subjects is important for everyone.
May 28, 2024
Photo illustration of teen girl working on soldering board.
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Special Report Figure It Out: How to Teach Students to Be the Ultimate STEM Problem Solvers
See how schools are integrating the teaching of problem solving and entrepreneurial thinking into STEM instruction in very creative ways. 
May 3, 2022
Sophomore Byron Barksdale, part of the aviation program at Magruder High School, takes a look at the exposed engine of a plane during a visit to the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Md., on April 6, 2022.
Sophomore Byron Barksdale, part of the aviation program at Magruder High School, takes a look at the exposed engine of a plane during a visit to the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Md., on April 6, 2022.
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    A 1st grader stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams.
    Owen, a 1st grader at Trumbauersville Elementary School in Quakertown, Pa., stands in front of the TV screen that streamed a Q&A from the International Space Station between Pennsylvania elementary students and NASA astronaut Chris Williams on Feb. 5, 2026. Experts say these kinds of real-world STEM experiences can spark students' interest in the field.
    Photo courtesy of Trumbauersville Elementary School
    Science Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM
    Educators need to look beyond standard curricula to expose students to real-world STEM experiences.
    Elizabeth Heubeck, February 12, 2026
    4 min read
    Photo collage illustration of science activities such as tinkering with electronics and tower building.
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    Science Opinion 6 Practical Tips for Planning a Family STEM Night at Your School
    Informal science events are a great way to engage students (and parents). Here’s where to start.
    Stefanie Macaluso, February 10, 2026
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    Stephanie Perez, 9, right, and Jaylin Garcia Mejia, 9, center, watch an introductory lesson on A.I. during Funda Perez’ 4th grade computer applications class at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School No. 6 in Passaic, N.J., on Oct. 14, 2025.
    Fourth graders participate in an introductory lesson on artificial intelligence during a computer applications class at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School No. 6 in Passaic, N.J., on Oct. 14, 2025. Some experts suggest schools should use computer science classes to teach AI skills.
    Erica S. Lee for Education Week
    Science Q&A How to Get More Students Into Computer Science Classes in the Age of AI
    The percentage of schools offering computer science classes has plateaued, a Code.org report found.
    Lauraine Langreo, December 16, 2025
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    Conceptual illustration of classroom conversations and fragmented education elements coming together to form a cohesive picture of a book of classroom knowledge.
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    Science Opinion Strategies to Help Students Embrace Science Instruction
    Knowing how to redirect science denial in your classroom is a strong way to start.
    Larry Ferlazzo, December 4, 2025
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    Computer Science Confidence: Classroom-Ready Ideas for K-8
    Demystify coding! Learn easy, classroom-ready strategies to make computer science engaging and doable for every K-8 student.  
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    Quiz Yourself: Evaluating Effective Science Instruction in Your District
    Answer 7 questions about evaluating effective science instruction in your district.
    Flat vibrant vector illustration depicting science education and learning concept. Illustration is showing different ways of learning: listening, watching, observing, exploring, experimenting, asking questions, talking and communicating, reading, drawing, and writing. The female teacher is placed on the right side and there are also two pupils each one representing different theme; one girl asking question and learning by listening  and a boy holding a hand up to answer a question.
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    Science Opinion Science Scores Are Down. But We Know What Would Improve Them
    The when, where, and how of science instruction needs rethinking.
    Emma Banay, Christine Cunningham & James Ryan, October 9, 2025
    4 min read
    Middle school students learn about the value and shape of matter while building containers to hold liquid during an 8th grade science class at Boys’ Latin School of Maryland on Oct. 24, 2024 in Baltimore, Md.
    Eighth graders learn about the value and shape of matter while building containers to hold liquid during a science class at Boys’ Latin School of Maryland on Oct. 24, 2024, in Baltimore. Nationally, 8th graders lost ground in science, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
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    Science What's Behind the Drop in Students' Science Scores on NAEP?
    Survey results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show 8th graders do less scientific inquiry now than five years ago.
    Sarah Schwartz, September 10, 2025
    4 min read
    A diverse group of people building a hall of science using scientific tools, blocks, and symbols.
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    Science Opinion Science Is Losing the Battle for America’s Trust. How Schools Can Help
    I grew up a creationist and became a science educator. Here’s what I know about building trust in science.
    Amanda L. Townley, September 8, 2025
    8 min read
    Seniors at Thurgood Marshall Academic High School in San Francisco practice the use of a pipette as part of a STEM initiative on April 29, 2024.
    Seniors at Thurgood Marshall Academic High School in San Francisco practice the use of a pipette as part of a STEM initiative on April 29, 2024. Science teachers say they often have to shore up students' math skills in their lessons.
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    Science Want Students to Be Better in Science? Bolster Their Math Skills
    Teachers share how they model problem-solving, build conceptual understanding of equations, and collaborate with math educators.
    Sarah Schwartz, August 29, 2025
    5 min read
    Scientists say that climate change makes storms like hurricanes more destructive. This 2022 aerial view of Fort Myers Beach, Fla. shows the aftermath of Hurricane Ian which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane.
    In this aerial view, heavily damaged mobile homes are seen in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., a month after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in 2022, causing an estimated $67 billion in insured losses. Experts say climate change is leading to more hurricanes and floods.
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    Science From Our Research Center Nearly Half of Teens Can’t Identify What Causes Climate Change. Why That Matters
    Climate change is affecting many industries and students need a basic understanding of the concept to succeed in those fields, experts say.
    Arianna Prothero, August 28, 2025
    7 min read
    First graders take a closer look at bees during a class lesson.
    First graders take a closer look at bees during a class lesson. Science is often neglected in the early grades, but new research suggests that young students who are exposed early to science instruction do better on science exams—potentially setting them up for later success in the discipline.
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    Science Making Time for Science in Kindergarten Could Have a Big Payoff
    When teachers in grades P-1 received high-quality curriculum and PD in science, students' scores rose, a new meta-analysis finds.
    Sarah Schwartz, August 14, 2025
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    Two young students examine specimens collected from pond water
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    Strengthening STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural America
    When it comes to STEM education and workforce development, rural communities are often underserved, overlooked, and left out of the conversation entirely
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    Diverse school children students build robotic cars using computers and coding.
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    Science Download How Teachers Are Motivating Students To Learn STEM (DOWNLOADABLE)
    Teachers asked students what motivates them to work harder in STEM. Here's what they found.
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    Cropped from original illustration, silhouetted figures water a blooming STEM flower.
    Danny Allison for Education Week
    Science From Our Research Center Students Say They Care More About STEM as They Get Older. Teachers Disagree
    An EdWeek Research Center survey examined student motivation in STEM classes.
    Lauraine Langreo, June 13, 2025
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