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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

In fact, racism is systemically embedded into our educational institution and can be camouflaged with other issues like socioeconomic status and even the learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. We must recognize our own biases, dismantle what damages student equity, and rebuild a system that is truly socially just.

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Seven Steps to Ensure English Learners Aren’t Left Out of STEM

Edsurge

As demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields continues to surge , a significant population of potential workers is being left out of these career opportunities: English learners. Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field.

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Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

In fact, racism is systemically embedded into our educational institution and can be camouflaged with other issues like socioeconomic status and even the learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. We must recognize our own biases, dismantle what damages student equity, and rebuild a system that is truly socially just.

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Delaware Department of Education, DuPont and Discovery Education Launch First-of-Its-Kind Partnership Supporting STEM, Career, and Technical Education Statewide

eSchool News

Connecting what is being taught in the classroom to Delaware employers is critical,” said Luke Rhine, Director, Career & Technical Education and STEM Initiatives at the Delaware Department of Education. We are thankful for partners like DuPont who share our goals related to STEM- and career-focused education.”. DOVER, Del.,

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Texas Ramps Up Distance Learning with ST Math

MIND Research Institute

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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TEA Announce Free Access To Supplemental Math Computer Program for Texas

eSchool News

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced that a supplemental K-5 math computer program will be made available to school systems through TEA’s Texas Home Learning 3.0 (THL instructional materials undergo a rigorous review that includes Texas teacher feedback to confirm quality standards.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

Galaxy Next Generation introduced G2 LINK , a classroom audio system that enhances teacher communication and student engagement in the classroom and throughout the school community. The system features a multi-input amplifier, a teacher microphone with programmable buttons, and can support 2, 4 or 8 speaker arrays.

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