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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

ED Surge

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. Read the other articles here and here. At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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Destination STEM Week!

All About STEM

Sustainability for a Greener World 1-5 July 2024 “Destination STEM is excited to be exploring the world of sustainability through the knowledge and expertise of those seeking to effect change and make a difference.

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Mental Time Travel for Student Well-Being

Middle Web

If we can teach kids to think about their futures with more specificity and positivity, then we can have a significant impact on not only their self-image but their well-being – critical work in our anxiety-ridden, social media-saturated times, writes teacher leader Stephanie Farley. The post Mental Time Travel for Student Well-Being first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024

All About STEM

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024 will take place from the 11th to 15th of November 2024, bringing together the engineering community to shine a spotlight on engineers, technicians and careers in the industry. Tomorrow’s Engineers Week provides a unique opportunity for engineers, employers, universities and schools to showcase the work of engineers and how they make a difference.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Building Teamwork and Leadership Through eSports

STEM Minds

In the rapidly expanding world of digital sports, eSports has emerged not just as a form of entertainment but as a powerful medium for cultivating vital social skills among youth. This blog explores how participating in eSports fosters teamwork skills and Building Teamwork Through eSports development, transforming players into collaborative and strategic leaders in dynamic environments.