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Teachers Believe That AI Is Here to Stay in Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

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Zarek Drozda, director of the nonprofit Data Science for Everyone, says his organization has seen interest in offering AI and data science coursework increase among school districts, with the number of states launching data initiatives increasing from one to 29 over the past four years.

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Can Third Graders Learn Data Science? These Researchers Say Yes

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If you’re able to answer these, that’s how you teach data science to third graders—taking what seem like complex or abstract concepts and applying them to tangible elements in students’ lives. Data4Kids is about connecting students with data science in ways that feel familiar to them.

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STEM For Kids and UNESCO-Aligned Partners Launch Free Global STEM Contest

STEM for Kids

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 11/13/2024 STEM For Kids is proud to announce the Global STEM Contest, a free international competition for children ages 7-14. The Global STEM Contest opens doors for young people to think critically and creatively, solving real issues through teamwork and innovation. It is free for all to join.

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Data Science Education: Making data work in math and science class

Accelerate Learning

Staying relevant to students while preparing them to be successful in the future is the winning formula that all teachers hope their curriculum achieves.

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding The Makeblock mBot2 is a delightful and educational AI robot designed to captivate the interest of children aged 8-12 in the fields of STEM. As children progress, they can tackle more complex challenges, delving into Python programming, computer science, and AI.

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Where did STEM go?

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What happened to STEM? The speakers especially those from the manufacturing industry kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, particularly for engineering and product development roles. Thats when I realized it had been a while since Id heard a conversation centered on STEM. Then COVID-19 hit.

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Data Science is Needed in the Classroom

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Though data science may seem like a popular catchphrase in tech, it’s much more than that. Data science is being used across many industries and is a skill that is rapidly expanding to every career field. What is Data Science. How is Data Science Being Used.