Have you started planning for your STEM or STEAM program in your school? If you’re looking to design a program for the first time, there are many possibilities of what to include in your STEM program. Planning out this program can be overwhelming and challenging, so how do you get started? There are questions […]
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School Specialty and CFP Foundation Team Up to Transform Media Centers at Three Indianapolis Schools
This January, the Georgia Bulldogs won the College Football Playoff National Championship, but they weren’t the only big winners in Indianapolis. School Specialty, in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFP Foundation) and the Indianapolis Host Committee, helped deliver innovative media centers at three deserving schools between September 2021 and January 2022. The donation is part […]
Encouraging Science & STEM Learning Through Family Involvement
Families play an essential role in raising awareness of the value of science and STEM. They are a key factor in encouraging participation in activities that build interest and skills in science. The research has supported this idea for over 20 years. The report A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, […]
Top Tips for Creating a Successful After-School Robotics Club
As schools continue to tackle the learning inequities in this country, they are looking for more ways to create innovative learning opportunities for their students. In addition, technological skills in coding and using robotics are becoming more and more valuable. As a result, educators are looking to provide more opportunities to focus on computer […]
You Can Use ESSER Funding to Redesign Learning Spaces. Here’s How.
The design of a learning environment can have a big impact on teaching, learning, and student success. A well-designed environment creates the right conditions for students to flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally. What’s more, school systems can use federal emergency relief aid to develop and equip their learning spaces for maximum effect. We’ve all had […]
Common Misconceptions & Benefits of Coding
When students have the opportunity to code it gives them a chance to learn the logic and patterns of coding, and like learning a new language, opens doors to more creative projects and problem-solving skills. Our STEM/Science Subject Matter Expert, Naomi Hartl, interviewed Emily Johb, a 4th-grade educator, to discuss some myths when it […]
How to Support Active Learning During a Pandemic
Active learning techniques that ask students to fully participate in their education by thinking, exploring, discussing, creating, and sharing what they have learned can lead to deeper engagement and understanding than having students sit passively, listen, and respond to instruction — and these techniques have also been shown to boost achievement. However, engaging students […]
Web-Based Programs and Apps to Support Coding with a Device
Learning to code, much like learning a new language, opens doors to more creative projects and problem-solving skills. Giving students the chance to learn the logic and patterns of coding is a great way to introduce STEAM skills. There are many affordable apps and online programs that you can use to introduce foundational coding […]
8 Cool Science & STEM Products for Your Homeschool Curriculum
Regardless of age, science and STEM skills are a core necessity for at-home curriculum planning. The integration of art enables hard sciences and soft skills—like imagination, collaboration, and empathy—to coexist. Creative thinking is essential for taking a leap forward in STEM, and hand-on tools can help you create an engaging at-home STEAM environment for […]
Furnishing Dynamic Learning Spaces for CTE Instruction
The type of furniture you choose for career and technical education (CTE) learning spaces can have a big impact on the instruction that occurs there. You’ll want to invest in tables, chairs, and other furnishings that facilitate high-quality learning experiences for students instead of getting in the way of instruction. Here are some key […]
Inspire Outdoor Learning Through Inquiry
Curiosity abounds within young children. Tapping into that curiosity on a daily basis often requires a change of pace, topic, and yes, scenery! Regardless of where you live or the time of year, nature provides learning opportunities to engage children of all ages. Tips & Tools for Inquiry-Based Outdoor Exploration in Early Childhood Not […]
Women in STEM: Dr. Mae Jemison Facts & Discussion Questions
The STEM field has long been an area of study filled with men. This makes it even more important to educate all students about the women in STEAM and STEM fields who have made a mark on history. For this activity, you’ll introduce students to Dr. Mae Jemison, an engineer, physician, and former NASA […]
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