One of the themes that we have focused on this year is the connected classroom, or the intersection of technology with the fundamentals of teaching. One sticking point for educators has been the use of tablets. Are these valuable learning tools, or do they serve only as a distraction? Are they worth the investment? Let’s …
Educational Resource or Student Distraction? Tablets in the Classroom Read More »
As an educator, you have dozens of exciting ideas and projects that you would love to introduce to your classroom. However, your budget might only account for a fraction of your dreams. Student fundraisers can only go so far and you can’t cover all of these expenses out of your own pocket. Fortunately, there are …
19 Grants for Teachers to Fund STEAM Classrooms and Projects Read More »
You might not spend very much time thinking about your outfit or your drive to work, but you make decisions every step of the way. These small choices are mostly subconscious, but they reflect years of practice in choosing your own path. While you have these years of experience, kids don’t. They have very few …
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The past few years have been a whirlwind for New York City educators and computer science teachers. Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Department of Education decided to focus on creating CS education equity, and rolled out a plan for computer science classes across city schools. Where does this leave teachers in the NYC school …
November is often a time to discuss Native American tribes and their relation to modern society, whether teachers are introducing the lesson as part of Native American Heritage Month or tying the concepts into Thanksgiving activities. Fortunately, many lessons about American Indians have moved beyond hand turkeys and teepee drawings. Many educators are using this …
How to Incorporate STEAM Learning in Lessons About Native American Culture Read More »
As part of our future-ready skills series, we are looking at skills that kids will need no matter how technology changes. We don’t know what computers will look like in 10 years or the jobs that will be available, but we do know what core skills are essential for today’s learners. The focus of this …
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Teachers can tell which students have a strong passion for STEAM subjects. Their eyes light up when they learn and they keep coming up with new ideas and projects to work on. Fortunately, there are organizations across the country that want to support this passion. From intense science competitions with strict judges to local business …
20 STEAM Scholarships Teachers Can Recommend to Their Students Read More »
Los Angeles is the second largest city in the nation, making it home to hundreds of thousands of teachers and students. LA is also a hub for innovation and inspiration, and teachers and administrators are constantly pushing forth new ideas on equity, technology, and access. Since Twitter is a common tool for educators to share …
10 Teachers and Education Influencers in Los Angeles to Follow on Twitter Read More »
There are certain topics that teachers must cover throughout the year. They need to hit specific state and federal guidelines so their students can advance to the next grade. However, there are also opportunities for unique learning experiences in the classroom. In particular, science classes give teachers space to explore ideas creatively and in a …
How Texas Teachers Bring Climate and Environment Lessons to the Classroom Read More »
Whether it’s shooting hoops or playing video games, there are a million ways kids everywhere spend time after school. Children in Los Angeles have another option, as well. After-school STEAM programs are a great way to keep kids entertained and engaged while preparing them for future careers. Here’s a roundup of the leading after-school STEAM …
STEAM After School: 9 Exciting Programs for Los Angeles Students Read More »
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