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To Serve All of Our Students, 'We Have to Do Something Different'

ED Surge

Similarly in schools, we put a lot of focus on giving all students the same thing (equality), and perhaps not enough on giving each student what they need (equity). And finally, sometimes it makes sense to set our local contexts aside and explore the universality of a particular content area such as math, or physics, or social science.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

Futurum

The Human Rights Act emphasises the need to provide equal opportunities for engagement in the arts,” says Gilles. Studying social sciences, health sciences, biology, medicine or engineering, as well as music itself, could lead to a career using music to improve people’s mental health and well-being.

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What is the Importance of STEM Education in Climate Change and Sustainability Education for Children?

Scientix

In order to reduce inequalities, STEM education can provide equal opportunities in education by providing technological opportunities that are accessible to everyone. This can make it easier for people of all ages to develop their STEM skills and apply for jobs in the STEM field.

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Cyber security for the AI age

Futurum

Burcu believes that it is vital for tomorrow’s cyber security professionals to understand not only the technical side of the challenge, but also human behaviour and social sciences. To my astonishment, my studies took me into the social sciences. I quickly learnt the problem of cyber security is not just technical.

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Our school approach in teaching sustainability

Scientix

Activities will be carried out to improve students’ social, emotional, analytical thinking, and creativity skills. Another project is in process: Gender Equality, Roma girls in education. We aimed to contribute and prohibit discrimination by promoting social life in an egalitarian form and contributing to social peace.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. RESEARCH PROJECT : Investigating the correlation between access to transportation and sanitation infrastructure and social equality in Peru. CHAPTER – a local group that is part of a larger organisation.

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STEM Statistics For 2023 (Education, Diversity, Careers)

The Maker Mom

For instance, in the social sciences, women hold an impressive 64% share of the workforce. There is still room for improvement in computer and engineering occupations, but the overall trend is upward toward equality. Women have gained a substantial foothold within certain categories of STEM careers.

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