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 talking. However, the lessons do not always stop there for many of these impressionable minds. They are constantly listening, observing and taking in all of the ideas they are exposed…
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 opening up more science, technology, engineering and math jobs to the next generation of workers. The U.S News & World Report published an article with a list of high paying…
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 they have been learning throughout the whole school year. This can lead to declines in comprehension on more complex topics. Amongst these topics are science, technology, engineering and math. But…
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, technology, engineering and math subjects. They believe that this is a key part of keeping the United States a global technological and economic leader. In April of 2019, the STEM…
According to a recent study done by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, eighth gradersā science and technology 2018 test scores had improved overall from the 2014 results. These improvements ranged from top scoring groups to low-income, asian, black and white students. Although these test score advancements are prevalent across the board, there has…
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 is a sizable gap between the amount of white STEM graduates and STEM graduates of color. However, the problem is not just with attracting students to STEM majors. There is…
As part of Amazonās corporate social responsibility, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Educate was produced to help prepare the workforce of the future. There has been an increase in demand for IT and cloud jobs; and AWS Educate prepares students, ages 14 and up, to fill these roles. The program gives both educators and students the…
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 a necessity in order to prepare children for their futures and possible STEM careers. Alongside the change in educating kids on science, technology, engineering and math topics, the way that…
Microsoft is a multi-billion dollar company that provides technology to people across the globe. They also have a āHacking STEM Libraryā that supplies hands-on STEM lessons to youth for affordable prices (with some being free). Microsoft has a variety of STEM education modules about science, technology, engineering and math. Their curriculum is focused on giving…
At the beginning of 2019, STEM SportsĀ® began a partnership with Skyhawk Sports. Skyhawks provides skill-based sports programs for kids 4 to 14 through summer camps, after-school programs, leagues and classes. They focus on developing athletic skills as well as life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship and respect. This partnership is a perfect fit for…
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