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Education news, analysis, and opinion about classroom learning and curricula that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math
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Take a Deep Dive With Education Week at the ‘Gateways To STEM’ Virtual Summit
The “Gateways To STEM” event, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., will provide STEM educators a deep dive into a wide array of STEM issues, and connect you to Education Week reporters, as well as colleagues in the field. Topics will include tracking in math classes, the challenge of science teaching in the elementary grades, and whether calculus should be the culminating math course for high school students.
English Learners
English-Learners Often Denied Full Access to STEM Education, Report Finds
"It is imperative that ELs have the same quality of STEM-related learning opportunities as their never EL peers," a new study concludes.
Ed-Tech Policy
Report Roundup
Research Report: Education Technology
One-to-one technology programs may boostmath scores over time, finds a new study in the Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis journal.
Equity & Diversity
Report Roundup
Science Education
Over the last two decades, the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching field has become more diverse, finds a new study published by the American Educational Research Association. Female STEM teachers increased from 43 percent in 1988 to 64 percent in 2012.
College & Workforce Readiness
News in Brief
In Lieu of Math or Science, Mo. Students May Be Able to Take Computer Science
Missouri high school students could apply a computer science credit toward math, science, or practical-art credits needed for graduation under a bill passed by state lawmakers and awaiting Gov. Mike Parson's signature.
Science
Defiant Ariz. Schools Chief Proposes Swapping Standards for Conservative Charter Curriculum Plan
Her department's science standards already under fire, Douglas has now proposed using a "scope and sequence" crafted by a Christian liberal arts college as the basis of nearly all the state's K-12 content standards.
Science
Climate Change Is a Thing. You Should Teach It, Science Teachers Group Says
The National Science Teachers Association says teaching about climate change must be a key part of K-12 science instruction.
Science
News in Brief
Group Pushes Vendors and Districts to Sign Computer Science Accessibility Pledge
A leading group supporting the "computer science for all" push in schools wants vendors, investors, districts, and others to publicly commit to supporting improved accessibility for students with disabilities.
Science
Opinion
How the Next Generation Science Standards Teach Cause and Effect (Video)
Note: This page previously hosted content from the Teaching Channel.
Science
How One District Is Preparing Students for an AI-Powered World
Montour School District in western Pennsylvania unveils what it's calling a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence curriculum for middle school.
Science
Video-Based Training May Help Teachers Make Science Lessons More Coherent
A teacher-training program uses video to engage teachers virtually in lesson-study sessions geared to improving their science classes.
Curriculum
To Get Girls Into Coding, Nonprofit Looks to Historic Inspiration
Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization, is providing free lesson plans that teach computer science concepts and feature women who have made contributions in the industry in order to spark girls' interests in coding.
College & Workforce Readiness
Opinion
Building Global Competence—One Invention at a Time
How an afterschool STEM program is helping students develop their global understanding.
Early Childhood
Opinion
STEM Education Has a Math Anxiety Problem
Early educators in science, technology, engineering, and math need to face up to unproductive math practices, writes elementary instructional coach Gina Picha.