You will often see STEM Sports® advocating and providing at-home learning opportunities. We do this because there are real-time benefits to expanding education outside of the classroom and into the home. These include: Often, in classroom settings, children all have to move at the same pace. This can be difficult because comprehension speeds are not…
What is a mentor Mentors have always been a part of society. You see examples of this in your own life, movies, and history courses. People often echo the importance of mentorship; but, what is categorized as a mentor? Guider defines a mentor as, “a person who can support, advise and guide you. They typically…
Making STEM fun and exciting is what STEM Sports® is all about. We are huge advocates of bringing STEM education outside of the classroom, whether it be camps, after-school programs, or at-home activities. The holiday season presents a unique opportunity to use themed lessons to make STEM concepts more inviting to children of all ages….
STEM Sports® provides turnkey sports-based curricula for K-8 students to drive hands-on STEM learning in classrooms and after-school programs across the globe. We currently have curricula in 49 states and 7 countries. It is our mission to provide quality STEM education to students regardless of socio-economic status, race, or gender. Despite our constant efforts to…
When thinking about the health of a child, it is not enough to just think about one aspect. There are physical and mental health concerns. Both of these are essential to a happy, healthy and developing child. STEM Sports® is an education company that uses sport as a way to facilitate STEM education. By doing…
Introduction There is a stigma around video games that they are a bad, unproductive use of your child’s time. In a Mott Poll Report, it was reported that 86% of parents think their child spends too much time playing video games. But, what if that stigma around video games was not completely accurate? Similar to…
Introduction STEM jobs are rising faster than in any other field. It’s estimated that 3.5 million jobs will need to be filled by 2025. Aside from demand, STEM jobs also have a higher median hourly pay and yearly salary. With this in mind, Chris Avery, Vice President of Programs at Steppingstone Scholars, is finding ways…
Introduction Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking female in United States history and the first African American and Asian American vice president. She was also the first graduate of a Historically Black College and University to become vice president. Her ‘firsts’ have made her an inspiration to young women and people of color everywhere. …
In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. This was created in order to combat the negative effects of the coronavirus on schools across the country. The act established the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) that allocated $30.75 billion to the U.S. Department of Education. This money…
Introduction As an education company that uses sport as a way to facilitate STEM education, we are always looking for ways to combine these two elements. Most timely, the 2021 Summer Olympics! Like all sports, the sports and events taking place during the Olympics can be broken down into focused STEM lessons to teach your…
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