STEM
This Pi Day, Let's Celebrate Girls Killing It at STEM
Schools, businesses, nonprofits, governments and militaries around the world are slowly waking up to the need to close the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields,...
student support
3 Ways We Can Support the Unique Needs of English Language Learners After the Pandemic
Picture this: a Spanish-speaking student in the back of the classroom struggling to understand a lecture. Now picture this: a Spanish-speaking student in the back of the classroom struggling to...
COVID-19
Let's Spark Students' Interest in the Science That Makes a Difference in Their Daily Lives
As the end of one of the most difficult school years approaches, and after more than a year of educators transforming the way they teach and interact with their students, scientific developments are...
STEM
NASA’s Diana Trujillo Didn’t Just Put Perseverance on Mars. She’s Leading the Way for Underrepresented STEM Students.
NASA Flight Director Diana Trujillo put the Perseverance rover on Mars last month. Not only did it look super cool, but successfully landing a spacecraft on Mars has proven nearly impossible to...
STEM
Here's How Education and Industry Can Work Together To Close the 'Skills Gap'
A new industry in Eastern Kentucky is sending us all an urgent reminder that workforce readiness must be an educational priority. AppHarvest, a sustainable greenhouse company based in Morehead, made...
equity
An Inclusive Curriculum Matters All Year Round
Although the United States has always had a diverse population, public school curricula are overwhelmingly built around a white, male perspective. Students are learning a whitewashed version of...