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Hands-On Engineering for Kids: Building Future Innovators through STEM

The word “engineering” can mean so many different things, depending on the context. There’s software engineering, which is the…

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How STEM Education Helps Build Financial Literacy Skills

To a kid, the concept of finances can seem like such an abstract,adult thing. Only adults worry about budgeting, prioritizing spending, and…

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10 Proven Best Practices for Effective Project-Based Learning

Project-based learning (PBL) holds a lot of potential for boosting student achievement and engagement —but only if it’s properly…

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STEM Literacy 101: What It Is and Why Every Student Needs It

From the way we communicate to the careers we pursue, STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—shapes nearly every part of our…

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From Awareness to Action: Building Environmental Literacy in Schools

Students today are growing up in a world where environmental challenges are impossible to ignore. From climate change to pollution, these…

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10 Strategies to Build Student Confidence in STEM

When it comes to STEM/STEAM education, building confidence in students is just as crucial as teaching technical skills. When students…

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How Coding Programs in Middle and Elementary School Prepare Students for the Future

Introduction to Early Coding Education Many educators have quoted stats like ‘65% of today’s students will work in jobs that don’t…

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How to Challenge High Ability and Gifted Students: 6 Strategies for Teachers

An estimated 6.1% of all public school K–12 students are enrolled in gifted and talented programs in the United States. Gifted and…

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How to Teach Kids Robotics: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators

When you hear “robots,” maybe you think of sci-fi humanoids like C-3PO or the Schawzenator, but robotics is actually one of the…

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Electronic and Digital Literacy in Education

From the future of work to the communication and commodification of private data, digital technology now impacts every aspect of our lives.…

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Securing STEM Education Funding: Transitioning from ESSER to Grants and Creative Strategies

With ESSER funding no longer available, K-12 school administrators, teachers, and district leaders must explore new ways to secure STEM…

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Kirby STEM Academy Unveils
Innovative New SmartLab

Transforming Student Learning for a Future-Ready World Excitement filled the air at Kirby STEM Academy as the community gathered to unveil…

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