Math is a key element of STEM education. At the primary and secondary education levels, it is essential students improve their math literacy and exercise the ability to connect these concepts to the real world. As parents and educators, there are ways to get middle school students engaged in math-focused STEM activities that help increase…
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is essential to a student’s core curriculum. Educators around the world are putting an emphasis on STEM learning in the classroom to improve STEM literacy and prepare students for the rapidly growing STEM workforce. One way parents can aid their child’s education is by implementing STEM lessons at…
What is STEM? STEM is an acronym that describes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is a commonly used term when referring to education and/or careers. The Benefit of Using Sports to Facilitate STEM In recent years, there has been an emphasis on providing quality STEM education to students at home and in the classroom….
What is STEM? STEM is an acronym used when talking about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This commonly known term is often used when discussing education, curriculum, and the workforce. The Importance of STEM at the Kindergarten Level There has been an increased focus on STEM and its importance in the education space in recent…
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects are essential to a child’s education. These subjects help students prepare for the workforce, where STEM professions are growing faster than any other field. Oftentimes, classroom lesson plans only include math and science. This leaves students with a knowledge gap in technology and engineering. As educators, our goal…
STEM is an abbreviation for science, technology, engineering, and math. This clumping of subjects is used to explain education subjects, degrees, and jobs in the workplace. As the world continues to change and technology advances, the importance of providing students with quality STEM education increases. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce,…
Getting kids interested in math can often be a difficult task. For some, math comes easily and is a subject they enjoy. For others, this may not be a subject that comes naturally to them, causing it to be something they avoid and dread. As parents and educators, we have to find creative ways to…
As the STEM workforce continues to gain jobs at a rapid rate, the need for qualified, passionate STEM professionals continues to grow. STEM education is the key component to ensure students continue STEM throughout college and are prepared to join the workforce. EdSurge wrote an article on how educators can create gateways and not be…
By Donovan Burriss and Kasey Kaler Every kid needs a champion. Someone they can look up to and think, “wow, I want to be just like them when I grow up.” While it might not always be that obvious, it is evident the massive impact that we can have on children. Dr. James P. Comer…
By Donovan Burriss and Kasey Kaler The workforce of professionals concentrated in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is imperative to the expansion and innovation of America’s global competitiveness. Today, females are largely underrepresented in the STEM workforce and hold less than 25% of STEM professions (particularly engineering). Per the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics…
