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Solving the High School Science Curriculum Crisis (part 3)

January 11, 2024
QuickTake: Over 92% of high school science teachers report using no comprehensive high school science curriculum aligned to academic standards....
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The Future of High School STEM Education: Rethinking the High School Science Course Sequence (part 2)

November 14, 2023
QuickTake: Dive into part 2 of our 3-part series on the evolution of high school STEM. From traditional models to...
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The Power of Project-Based Learning: Connecting High School STEM to the Real World (part 1)

October 13, 2023
Welcome to the first in our 3-part blog series delving into the future of high school STEM education. As we...
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2024 National STEM Challenge: Unleash Creativity and Innovation in Your Students!

September 7, 2023
2024 National STEM Challenge: Unleash Creativity and Innovation in Your Students! Get Ready for the National STEM Challenge! Hey, middle...
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Unlocking Young Minds: Giving K-5 Science Students a Jump Start on STEM Careers (part 3)

May 8, 2023
Welcome to the final part of our three-part blog series on introducing K-5 science students to the exciting fields of...
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Unlocking Young Minds: How to Teach Engineering to K-5 Students and Make It Stick! (part 2)

March 29, 2023
We're excited to back with part two of our three-part series on Elementary STEM education! In part one of this...
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What is Phenomena-Based Learning and How Does it Engage Students?

March 7, 2023
Quick Take: Phenomena-based learning can help students develop important 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration....
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