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Robotics Education: Get Ready for School Competitions and Curriculum

Does robotics education sound a little futuristic to you? Actually, robotics education is taking the education world by storm. Today around 10% of schools in the United States have a robotics program. Students participate in a wide variety of robotics competitions. These competitions appeal to the competitive nature of students and incorporate physics, mathematics, programming, problem solving, teamwork and leadership skills. Many different organizations support [...]

Measuring IB Program Benefits for US Schools

The International Baccalaureate Program (IB Program) continues to be a subject of debate as to whether the IB program benefits US schools or not. Many US schools are reluctant to adopt the program, while others firmly believe that students are being deprived of learning an array of skills that can come from the program. According to some program students in the US, the IB program [...]

STEM Education Statistics to Share with Skeptics

STEM education statistics clearly indicate the value of enhancing the U.S. education system with these programs. Undoubtedly, STEM programs are in greater demand now because they are popping up all over the country. Students Continue to Test Below Skill Level Understanding STEM education statistics will help give a clearer picture of what the US education standards should include. A study titled the National Assessment of [...]

3 Ways to Explore STEM Education Research

The latest STEM education research trends are published in the Journal of STEM Education, a peer reviewed, semi-annual publication geared towards educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The journal examines case studies from the real world which highlight the issues which are of most concern to practitioners of STEM education. Some of these research studies also focus on field research and [...]

Where to Find STEM Grants for Schools

STEM grants for schools can be obtained via websites like Grant Wrangler, which specializes in listing various educational grants intended to fund math, technology and science programs for grades K-12. One example is the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Educator Grant, which has a rolling deadline and is administered by the Air Force Association (AFA). This $250 grant is offered to teachers of grades K-12 who [...]

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