Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning
STEM and STEAM help students build lifelong skills: critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and more.
5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science
Thoughtful AI integration can help educators boost engagement and improve learning outcomes in the science classroom
5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications
Engaging with STEM concepts helps students establish a foundation for lifelong learning and inquiry
Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class
Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of the technology
What’s the state of STEM?
Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s AI projects are outpacing education’s ability to keep up with necessary AI and STEM training
New math problems won’t solve our nation’s math problem
Contextualizing math is the path forward for math instruction across the country
Going beyond technical education to help students flourish
Robotics classes reinforce students' learning from across the curriculum in deeply practical ways
Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources
Inequitable access to broadband in rural communities creates challenges for digital literacy in preparation for work and life
12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources
STEM education is shaping the workforce and is equipping students with the tools to question, innovate, and lead in a rapidly-changing world
Reaching peak engagement in K-12 science education
Hands-on scientific exploration builds curiosity, unlocks new possibilities, and sparks innovative solutions for today's most pressing challenges
Using free resources to connect the environment to education
Drawing connections between classroom topics and industries better prepares students to think critically and pushes them to live curiously
Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
Starting with a compelling story is a powerful way to inspire 2nd-grade teachers and students to explore STEM topics
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Robust, systemic change across the education system is needed to achieve major improvements in STEM education outcomes for students
5 fast and fun Hour of Code resources
The Hour of Code helps students connect coding with real-world challenges and career possibilities
5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy
Students will see how reading sparks their creativity, and how STEM can turn their ideas into tangible solutions
3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning
Even reluctant students become interested in science when they know their work is applicable to the world around them
5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning
As students progress through middle school, STEM learning should focus on building curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills
Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence
As they engage with robots, students build essential skills and gain engineering experience
Computer science education sees more investment, but access gaps linger
An annual look at computer science education reveals persistent gaps in access, particularly for underserved student groups
Early STEM career awareness drives future success for students–and the economy
Engaging, career-connected learning opportunities spark students' interest in emerging technologies and in-demand careers
7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs
Engaging science labs that align with workforce-ready skills break down barriers to learning complex subjects
3 keys to making math engaging
Embracing game-based learning and using data to adapt tools to students’ needs will bring math to life and make math engaging
Time to dust off the 3D printers
3D printers and immersive technologies can go a long way in helping students link classroom learning to real-world careers
Preparing students for Industry 5.0: Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce
As young minds engage with advanced tools, they gain the technical know-how and develop the mindset required to succeed in Industry 5.0
Can VR help multilingual students better grasp science concepts?
Methods of communication beyond speech, writing could be essential for multilingual students
3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners
The most effective lessons for pre-k-2 are hands-on, open-ended, and collaborative
Getting pre-service teachers comfortable using and teaching with STEAM tools
Students training to be early childhood and early elementary teachers often see STEAM as intimidating--here’s how working hands-on with robots showed them how much they already knew
Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles
A new report reveals that internal factors outweigh demographics in shaping girls' STEM trajectories
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Students with dyscalculia typically struggle with critical skills such as memorizing math facts, estimating quantities, and remembering steps to solve a problem
5 ways online coding programs prep students for success
Districts can start small and easily manage their coding programs as they expand to more students
Pandemic-related science losses hit underrepresented groups harder
The first large-scale, in-depth analysis shows uneven post-pandemic recovery in science achievement across the elementary and middle grades
PAEMST honors teachers in communities like yours
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the top honor bestowed by the U.S. Government upon K-12 STEM teachers across the country
A surefire way to make science relevant to kids
When students think critically about problems, they will become the innovators of tomorrow
How we use robots and art to make meeting computer science standards fun
A library media specialist shares lesson plans for creating exciting, multidisciplinary STEM learning for 1st- and 2nd-grade students
5 math curriculum insights from educators
I spoke to a wide range of educators at the recent ISTE conference and I was reminded why creativity and math go hand-in-hand
Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education
Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced workforce, as well as role models for future students
Cultivating STEM excellence in an all-girls Catholic high school
Implementing initiatives like STEM education and performance-based learning requires a commitment to beliefs and values
Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations
Thanks to collaborative teachers and a setting that inspires experimentation, these middle schoolers are discovering that STEAM is the key to their future
Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs
Ornek hopes to deploy IC4U for use in smart cities and spaces--continuing her exploration of AI applications with next-generation platforms
Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women
