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Exploring the Intersection of Art and STEM Through DIY Projects

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Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. STEAM is an educational approach that includes science, technology, engineering, art, and math. These skills are essential in fields like architecture, design, engineering, and technology.

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7 Good Academic Search Engines for Science Teachers

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After covering Google Scholar alternatives , I got an email from a science teacher asking for recommendations for science-focused academic search engines so I created the list below. I included what I believe are some of the most reliable and academically authoritative search engines with a focus on science (among other disciplines).

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Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms

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This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. An online electrical and computer engineering degree can equip educators with the necessary skills to effectively implement these technologies in their teaching practices.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

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Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. Additionally, we've expanded into science, technology and engineering with prominent programs in robotics and entrepreneurship.

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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

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Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Revisiting the Legacy of San Francisco’s Detracking Experiment

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Tracking is a racist and classicist system because it adversely impacts Black, Hispanic, Native American and some groups of Asian students by disproportionately denying them access to higher math courses once they have been pushed into lower math paths, says Nguyen, formerly of San Francisco Unified.

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As Schools Prioritize Digital Literacy, My Students Are Being Left Behind

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Although the overarching goal of public education in the United States is not well defined, the Federal Department of Educations mission statement claims it is meant to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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