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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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In 2013, the STEM and Computer Science (STEM+CS) team was created to implement an interdisciplinary grades K-12 STEM program outside the grade-level core disciplines of ELA, math, science and social studies, and separate from the standard Career Technical Education (CTE) programs to reach all students.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. Read the other articles here and here.

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

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With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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The Increasing Demand for Computer Science Education in K-12: What it Means for Educators, Teachers, and Students

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In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. As technology continues to accelerate at an unprecedented pace, there is a growing demand for a workforce with strong computer science skills.

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Portraits and Pathways: Computational Thinking Pathways Fulfill a Portrait of a Graduate

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These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. One result of this exclusion is children having inequitable access to consistent, high-quality computing opportunities. To date, all 50 U.S.

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Bring Real-Time 3D Into the Classroom, and Teach for the Future

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Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. If you’re concerned that being a Unity novice might hold you back in the classroom, we encourage you to experiment, problem-solve, and learn alongside your students. We’re on a mission to close that education gap.

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. How do teachers and students benefit from a problem-centered coding curriculum?

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