Education

STEM Education- It Takes a Village

STEM SportsĀ® provides turnkey sports-based curricula for K-8 students to drive hands-on STEM learning in classrooms and after-school programs across the globe. We currently have curricula in 49 states and 7 countries. It is our mission to provide quality STEM education to students regardless of socio-economic status, race, or gender. Despite our constant efforts to…

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Why Physical Education Canā€™t Be a Casualty of the Pandemic

When thinking about the health of a child, it is not enough to just think about one aspect. There are physical and mental health concerns. Both of these are essential to a happy, healthy and developing child.  STEM SportsĀ® is an education company that uses sport as a way to facilitate STEM education. By doing…

Education

Free computer science program brings STEM education to underserved Philadelphia students

Introduction  STEM jobs are rising faster than in any other field. It’s estimated that 3.5 million jobs will need to be filled by 2025. Aside from demand, STEM jobs also have a higher median hourly pay and yearly salary.  With this in mind, Chris Avery, Vice President of Programs at Steppingstone Scholars, is finding ways…

Education

Kamala Harris: Why STEM is a Necessity

Introduction Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking female in United States history and the first African American and Asian American vice president. She was also the first graduate of a Historically Black College and University to become vice president. Her ‘firsts’ have made her an inspiration to young women and people of color everywhere. …

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Funding Education

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. This was created in order to combat the negative effects of the coronavirus on schools across the country. The act established the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) that allocated $30.75 billion to the U.S. Department of Education. This money…

Family | Fitness & Health | Lifestyle

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Children

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted almost every aspect of peopleā€™s everyday lives. Mentally and fiscally, these have been trying times for most households. This includes children. Back when the pandemic first started, many schools were forced to close and resume classes via digital platforms. Afterschool programs, clubs, camps and sports were put on…

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KABOOM! Grants

INTRODUCTION:  KABOOM! Is a national nonprofit organization thatā€™s mission is to end playspace inequality. For Good! You may be asking, what is playspace inequality? It is the idea that EVERY child should have access to a fun, safe place to play regardless of race, zip code or family income.  ā€œWe envision an America where every…

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STEM Sports Digital Tools

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 classroom. As providers of standards-aligned K through 8 curricula, STEM SportsĀ® has adapted to create ease for all educators! All lessons and modules now have digital tools for use on…