THE News Update: Report: Where's the 'Computer Science' in STEM?

6/2/2016

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Report: Where's the 'Computer Science' in STEM?
According to the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, a non-profit science and technology think tank, while there's a certain "groundswell of interest" in CS in the United States, it's still not enough to address the high demand for skilled workers among employers.
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Maine Adopts State-Level Data Platform
The Maine Department of Education has selected a partner to provide a state level student information and reporting system.
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Edinburg Consolidated ISD Deploys Augmented Reality Reading Curriculum
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District in Texas has implemented a supplemental reading curriculum for more than 100 of its early elementary classrooms to support reading instruction, particularly for at-risk students, English language learners and students with special needs.
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New Mexico Expands Math Curriculum to All Elementary Grades
The New Mexico Public Education Department has adopted a new math curriculum for use by students in grades 3-5.
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CEV Multimedia Debuts Health Science Curriculum
CEV Multimedia has launched a new health sciences curriculum for students interested in careers in healthcare and health science industries.
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Groovy Lab in a Box Partners with Popular Mechanics on STEM Kits
Groovy Lab in a Box, provider of STEM kits for students aged eight years and older, has partnered with Popular Mechanics to release a series of Popular Mechanics boxes.
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News & Issues

Upcoming K–12 Grants

Call for Papers & Proposals

Upcoming Webinars

Upcoming Events

Professional Resources