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What is STEM? The term STEM was introduced in 2001 by the U.S National Science Foundation. It is broadly defined as the education of science, …

Introduction Approximately 10 million children are involved in some sort of afterschool program. This number has been on the rise in recent years and, now, …

When you ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, what do they say? Often you hear the answers: professional athlete, …

We’re pleased to welcome ETR to the STEM Sports® lineup as they will begin to distribute our curricula to school’s health and physical education departments …

Thanksgiving this year may look different than years past. The pandemic has made gathering in large groups more difficult as we head into the 2020 …

This was originally posted by Forbes. Former NBA star Chris Bosh is adding another title to his impressive resume that includes: two-time NBA champion, 11-time NBA All-Star, …

Introduction In the past, we have released blogs that list the top ranked STEM high schools and Magnet schools in the United States. However, we …

This article was originally published on KTAR News.  PHOENIX — A serious eye problem may have forced a Chandler teen to give up playing football, …

Introduction  K-12 education is an important part of children’s lives. From a social standpoint, this is when they develop soft skills, emotional intelligence and start …

This article was originally published by Education Dive Dive Brief: An analysis from Illuminate Education found coronavirus school closures will likely cause a “COVID slide” …

Now more than ever, educators are seeking curricula that are scalable and flexible to administer virtually, if or when students are not present in the …

The 5E Model is a inquiry-based instructional method where students are active participants throughout the learning process. The 5 E’s stand for: Engage Explore  Explain  …

Introduction: COVID-19  The United States along with the rest of the world has been battling the COVID-19 Pandemic for months now. It has changed the …

For the long-time STEM Sports® supporters, you may know that we have always said that we supply supplemental turnkey K-8 curricula kits that combine STEM …

Top STEM colleges  Choosing a college can be a difficult and daunting process. Students must decide where they want to live and what they want …

The Sustainable Development Goal Fund (SGD Fund) partners with 16 United Nations agencies, governments, donors, businesses and civil societies in order to help the world …

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In today’s current political climate, society is engaging in essential conversations about racial equality in the United States. One area that also needs to be …

This post was originally posted and written by Education Dive With experts predicting and school leaders expecting significant student learning loss because of school closures, advocates, researchers and others …

This week’s blog was penned by our President and CEO Jeff Golner A photo of a pallet of boxes. Nothing special. Typical, bland boxes. Not …

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed a variety of different aspects of people’s everyday lives throughout the world. People are working from home, schools have gone …

STEM Sports®’ curricula is based on: STEM education, using sports to facilitate curricula and physical activity. Along with a variety of STEM curricula kit options, …

Phoenix-Based Education Company Provides Free STEM Curricula Nationwide STEM Sports® Helps Continue Student Education During School Closures PHOENIX — STEM Sports® is offering several free STEM lessons involving …

We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. The spread of COVID-19 has caused many changes to everyday life. In particular, …

STEM Sports® will soon be releasing a new version of our supplemental curricula that includes updates as well as additions to the overall modules. We …

When students begin their college search, there are a variety of variables that go into where they decide to go. One of these factors is …

A common STEM-related topic is the lack of gender and racial diversity in the workforce. Diversity in any field allows for different views to be …

Bigger than Basketball: Mamba Mentality “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great at whatever they want …

Paper and pencil in hand, sixth-graders at Columbus Academy sat in the stands marking the made and missed shots by the school’s varsity basketball teams. …

2020 marks the start of a new decade. In January, it is not uncommon for people, companies and society to have New Year’s Resolutions. Whether …

What is hands-on learning? Hands-on learning is also known as 21st century learning and is focused on students learning through doing. This approach allows students …

Happy New Year from all of us at STEM Sports®! As 2019 comes to a close and we enter 2020, we wanted to stop and …

Zaharis Elementary, part of the Mesa Public Schools, in Phoenix, Arizona has caught attention because of their progressive approach in preparing their students to excel …

Happy Holidays from STEM Sports®! Thanksgiving has come and gone, meaning that we are now only a few short weeks away from this month’s holiday …

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and appreciate friends and family. The time allows people to stop their busy lives and for children to not …

TIBU is a non-profit organization in Morocco that began in 2010. They focus their efforts on helping Morrocan youth in their current lives and futures …

Samsung is a South Korean technology company that provides consumers with mobile devices, household appliances and televisions. Beyond providing people with tools to make their …

Our President and CEO Jeff Golner is in Morocco this week per an invitation from TIBU President and Founder Amine Zariat. TIBU is a non-profit …

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) was founded in 1995 as the official charity of the L.A. Dodgers. The foundation uses their reach and fanbase …

In July of this year, Sporttechie published an article called Way, Back, Back, Back: The Unlikely Origin of Baseball’s Launch Angle Revolution. A piece that identifies how technological …

STEM is fundamental to the education of all children, regardless of grade level. With technology rapidly advancing and becoming essential to daily life, it is …

At STEM Sports®, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to receive quality education. In this technology driven world, STEM jobs are increasing in …

Sphero Education is a virtual STEAM education program that allows students to learn through both on their website and their application. This 21-century learning tool …

We hope you all enjoyed a nice Labor Day! The nation is always hard at work and STEM Sports® has been too. Since 2016, STEM …

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First®):  First®, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a not-for-profit STEM education organization that …

In the coming months, school will be back in session for everyone from kindergarten to college. For students, this means stopping the summer fun and …

In the last 50 years the healthcare field has made huge leaps that have benefited millions of people across the world. People’s life spans have …

Chief Science Officers, also known as CSO’s, from all over the country as well as Mexico, Kuwait, Africa and the Middle East were in Tempe, …

Vocational schools, also known as trade schools, have always been an effective way to prepare individuals to enter the workforce. Trade schools are specialized and …

In recent years, the Esports industry has exploded. The world of competitive video game competitions has caught the attention of millions of fans around the …

Between 2017 and 2027, STEM jobs are projected to increase by 13 percent. This rise in science, technology, engineering and math job opportunities makes quality …

The United States Air Force is putting a focus on building the science and technology workforce of the future. The Legacy Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed …

On June 24, 2019, the annual International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference addressed a commonly disputed issue throughout the education system- how to …

Lego® has been around since the early 1930s. Since its creation, children all over the world have played with Legos for pure entertainment and joy. …

Verizon Innovative Learning was created in 2012 and has, to date, given over a million students the support they need to further their STEM literacy. …

From the time a child is born they are being taught an array of life skills. Originally, they are simple things such as walking and …

The amount of STEM job opportunities has been on the rise in recent years with no signs of slowing. Technology is advancing rapidly and is …

In early May 2019, there was a shooting on the campus of STEM School Highlands Ranch in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. STEM School Highlands Ranch is …

School summer holidays in the United States are approximately three months long. That is three months where students are not exposed to the curriculum that …

The STEM Education Coalition is a group that focuses on raising awareness amongst United States policy makers on the importance of educating youth on science, …

According to a recent study done by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, eighth graders’ science and technology 2018 test scores had improved overall from …

For years college science, technology, engineering and math departments have worked on attracting more minority students, especially black and Latino, to join their programs. There …

As part of Amazon’s corporate social responsibility, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate was produced to help prepare the workforce of the future. There has been …

An emphasis has been put on childhood STEM education that many people in the earlier generations did not experience. With technology constantly advancing, it is …

Microsoft is a multi-billion dollar company that provides technology to people across the globe. They also have a “Hacking STEM Library” that supplies hands-on STEM …

This week I wanted to write about diversity in the STEM workforce. I went into my research with my own opinions on why diversity is …

At the beginning of 2019, STEM Sports® began a partnership with Skyhawk Sports. Skyhawks provides skill-based sports programs for kids 4 to 14 through summer …

Chevron is a part of the STEM education movement and partners with a variety of education foundations. They are focused on investing in the workforce …

During the United States 2020 budget proposal, the Trump administration proposed to eliminate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers. This would have stopped after-school programs …

Everyone knows AT&T as the multi-billion dollar phone carrier network. They have sponsorships with professional sports teams and spend millions on advertisements that people are …

Historical Context Basketball is a high energy game that involves immense athletic skill. It is a sport that requires arguably the highest concentration of both …

On March 30th, STEM Sports® CEO Jeff Golner made a trip down to Mexico City to implement our STEM curriculum on behalf of HandsOn Mexico. …

Pooja Chandrashekar graduated from Harvard in 2018 with her A.B in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Global Health and Health Policy. She was also …

As a society, we have gotten fixated on the idea of “geniuses” and being the smartest person in the room. We think the smartest people …

STEM is an acronym that represents science, technology, engineering and math. STEAM represents the same four fields but adds in art related subjects. We often …

Duncan Rocha is a STEM major who studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina for six months. He put a pause on his physics classes for …

On March 9th, Duke and University of North Carolina men’s basketball played in their rivalry game. Within the first possessions of the game, Zion Williamson, …

My name is Lauren Chiangpradit and I have been the blog post writer for STEM Sports® since I began my internship here in January 2019. …

When people hear science, technology, engineering and math, they often associate it with difficulty. Kids may be disinclined to take STEM subjects in school due …

STEM Sports® has just recently began offering a free curriculum called Buckets & Balls. In this interactive activity, children throw and/or bounce a ball into …

The average child over the age of six needs at least an hour of physical activity per day. Encouraging kids to have an active lifestyle …

Disguised learning, also known as stealth learning, is the process of using games and other creative methods to teach young students. The goal is to …

Non-native born individuals play a huge role in the United State’s STEM workforce. In 2015, foreign-born people made up approximately 24 percent of all STEM …

Within the next decade, approximately 80 percent of all jobs are going to be in the STEM field. Despite the rise in demand for these …