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What motivates girls to pursue STEM?

eSchool News

It’s a persistent and troubling problem: Why are girls so underrepresented in STEM clubs and subjects in K-12 through college, and why are there so many more men than women in STEM fields? The numbers tell an alarming story about female representation in STEM education and fields.

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Can Mentorships Get More Girls Into STEM Subjects?

Edsurge

As a teen, Khan taught herself Photoshop and is now focused on helping girls follow her lead and create successful STEM pathways for themselves as a mentor for ListoAmerica , part of the Clubhouse Network , which provides after school mentoring opportunities in underserved communities.

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Don’t say there’s a lack of STEM talent in the South

The Hechinger Report

He created hundreds of desirable jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for black Alabamians. Foster’s legacy of leveraging black talent in the STEM fields cannot be overstated. Underrepresentation Based on Education. Total STEM or business degrees. Percent STEM or business degrees. Manufacturing.

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Shop class is grounded, high school aviation classes are taking flight

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The class is being launched with the help of education nonprofit Remake Learning. percent over the next four years.

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Why is the Electronic Book Reader a Must-Have in 2024?

Kitaboo on EdTech

billion users, marking a new record by 2027. Support your Learning Goals eReaders offers a range of educational content, such as online courses, podcasts, blogs, forums, and other resources. Using eReaders can enhance your educational prospects and results. Save money on books Using eReaders can save you money on books.

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OPINION: Six ways to nurture high-aptitude math students in under-resourced schools

The Hechinger Report

Often, a lack of mathematical preparation and socal-emotional challenges prevent students from completing STEM majors, despite their declared interests in such fields. One resource to explore is the American Mathematical Society, which curates a list of STEM programs across many grade levels. But the problem begins long before college.

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

EdNews Daily

As a leader in educational media for children and students and a key partner with parents and educators across America, PBS today announced SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION, a special week of primetime programming examining the challenges facing today’s students and America’s education system. 10:00 p.m.

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