Value of S, T, and E
visibility of STEM jobs in rural communities
Full Challenge: The presence and visibility of a variety of STEM jobs in rural communities.
Challenge Description: A diversity of STEM jobs typically aren't present in rural areas, therefore making it difficult for parents and families living in these communities to see the value or purpose of a STEM education.
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Math Anywhere! In Your Community…at Home!
Watch "Math Anywhere! In Your Community…at Home!", a recorded "Steal This" presentation from Educational Service District 112. This presentation...
Catalyzing Change in Math Education: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities in Elementary and Beyond
Watch "Catalyzing Change in Math Education: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities in Elementary and Beyond", a recorded "Steal This" presentation...
Teacher Forum Talks: Defining, Accessing, and Investing in STEM
August 27, 2019 Here at 100Kin10 we seek out the perspectives of STEM teachers from across the country through our Teacher Forum. Members help us...
Few teachers have opportunities to engage with current STEM content and industry.
Published July 2017. In recent years, the emphasis on providing students with quality education in the science, technology, mathematics, and...
Four Reasons STEM Gets Shortchanged
October 18, 2018 The 100Kin10 Teacher Forum is the vehicle that enables 100Kin10 to infuse the priorities and work of the network with what STEM...
Building on the Buzz: STEM Value and Prioritization in Schools
September 20, 2017 The 100Kin10 Teacher Forum was launched to hear directly from STEM teachers about what’s happening in schools and classrooms...
Communities often do not advocate for science, technology, or engineering.
Published July 2017. More than ever, a strong educational foundation in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines is a...
Principals often do not advocate for science, technology, and engineering.
Published July 2017. Americans are all too familiar with the disappointing news of our students performing poorly compared to their international...
Schools and principals often are not accountable for science, technology, and engineering learning.
Published July 2017. Conversations regarding the implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs are happening all...
Pre-service teachers often lack effective coaching.
Published July 2017. Teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is difficult to do well, even for veteran teachers.
"I would love to have teachers use their professional development days learning about the advances in STEM research"
I have always thrived in situations, both academically and professionally, where I was allowed to be inquisitive and work through scenarios by...
STEM content and pedagogy are not integrated.
Published July 2017. Improvements in teacher preparation to better focus on the unique characteristics of 21st-century teaching and learning have been...