STEM & Maker

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Maker programs are the emphasis on more technical disciplines espousing innovation and invention as application, acquiring tangible skills that lean into those critical professions of the 21st century.

Early Learning

Early Learning Strategies for Developing Computational Thinking Skills

Kristen Thorson

Mar 18, 2018

We live in a world with Smartphones and Smarthomes, and understanding how devices work allows us to approach technology as a partner to help us solve problems. Here's how we can start giving kids these skills sooner rather than later.

STEM & Maker

Our Future Coders are in Our K-12 Classrooms Today

Guest Author

Mar 11, 2018

By: Kelsey Parrasch. Teachers who are nervous about incorporating computer science and coding into their classroom can try learning alongside their students. Engaging game-based learning and student competitions have the power to build confidence and interest in everyone involved.

STEM & Maker

Integrating Computational Thinking into Your Elementary Classroom

Guest Author

Mar 9, 2018

By: Grant Smith. Over time, we have gone from a focus on coding (often in isolation) to a more broad idea of computer science as a whole, and now to the refined idea of computational thinking as a foundational understanding for all students.

STEM & Maker

Advancing Computational Thinking Across K-12 Education

Guest Author

Feb 23, 2018

By: Colin Angevine. How do “code,” “computer science,” and, “computational thinking,” fit together? What is motivating their introduction into schools, and how might they change education? Find out here.

STEM & Maker

All About STEM High Schools

Tom Vander Ark

Feb 20, 2018

Tom shares three dozen STEM schools that are engaging students in design challenges and high-quality project-based learning, highlighting what makes these schools special and innovative.

Project-Based Learning

Cybersecurity: A Promising Approach to Integrating CompSci and PBL

Erik Day

Feb 13, 2018

To maximize the benefits of computer science education, we should be looking for ways to bring it into authentic PBL--but that is an undeniably tall order. One way is through data science. Another, it turns out, is through cybersecurity.

STEM & Maker

7 Promising STEM Gender-Gap Solutions

Guest Author

Feb 11, 2018

By: Noah Rue. Some of the strongest forces keeping young women from wanting to pursue STEM-related subjects are nebulous and difficult to pin down. These 7 strategies are promising first steps for making progress.

STEM & Maker

10 Online Tools That Can Bring Science to Life for Your Students

Guest Author

Feb 4, 2018

By: Christine Feher. Finding great STEM resources for students is important, but challenging. A great resource for students is engaging, informative, and fun—it makes sure they keep coming back. Here are 10.

STEM & Maker

Smart Review | Code Car Kit by Let’s Start Coding

Mary Ryerse

Jan 6, 2018

The Let’s Start Coding products are a perfect next step for kids who have worked with basic electronics and basic coding and are now ready to move on to learn more about building and coding. Learn more here.

$California Math Frameworks$

STEM & Maker

Technical Computing Software in High School Math

Jamie Back

Jan 3, 2018

Technical computing software can be a great platform for integrating computer science and computational thinking into a math classroom.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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