STEM
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Talent Masters
OpenEd will be supporting a talent development initiative starting next week. The goal is to identify and share best practices in K-12 teacher development, particularly STEM.
EdTech
Jordan Lloyd Bookey, K-12 Education Outreach at Google
We had the opportunity to catch up with Jordan Lloyd Bookey to discuss how Google is participating in education reform by promoting innovation, education technology and computer science.
EdTech
Open High Teacher to Receive President's Award
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Technology is the highest recognition that a K-12 mathematics and science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. PAEMST is awarded annually to the best pre-college-level science and mathematics teachers from across the country.
EdTech
Video: PISA Top Performer, Shanghai, China
Pearson Foundation and OECD showcase Shanghai, China's efforts in teaching Math and Science. This work has made them one of the highest performers in the PISA study released today. In this city, higher-performing schools help struggling weaker schools.
Personalized Learning
All Kids Should Think Like Scientists
Every secondary student should participate in an annual science fair and show what they know.
EdTech
White House Announces STEM Challenge
The White House is ramping up efforts again to push the STEM agenda. This time the focus is on developing video games and technology that foster greater learning opportunities for kids.
Personalized Learning
STEM Taking off at Aviation HS
Secretary Duncan and Sen Murray visited Aviation HS to see a great STEM school.
EdTech
Math That's Fast, Flexible, and Great for Kids
We interviewed Sarah Weston, Utah's Educator of the Year, and the very first online facilitator to win the award.
Personalized Learning
School of One: Toward the Killer App
A smart recommendation algorithm would work across curriculum. Joel Rose's School of One is a starting point.