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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

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National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. To help you join in on the festivities, here are 10 ways you can celebrate National STEM Day with us. Click to view slideshow.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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For Girls to Succeed in STEM, Confidence Matters as Much as Competence

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While women are not just outpacing men in degrees — girls are doing better academically and completing high school on time more frequently than boys — the push for parity has been moving at a glacial pace in STEM. Though on the rise, women are still underrepresented in both degrees and employment in the sciences and technology.

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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

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Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. But what if we could also use STEM to inspire the next generation of philanthropists? However, STEM’s lack of diversity is still a major concern.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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Now the STEM curriculum is poised to enter high school classrooms in the rural South. Other challenges seem to have set back STEM education, too. Many rural students have also struggled to access high-quality STEM education because of a lack of resources.

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100s of Websites on STEM-STEAM

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After you’ve checked out our favorite STEAM resources , here are some of those that teachers use to teach STEM and STEAM: Science. stem #steameducation #elemed. Technology. Engineering. Copyright ©2022 worddreams.wordpress.com – All rights reserved. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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