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The Importance of Summer STEM Programs for Elementary Students

Discover the importance of summer STEM programs for elementary students-how hands-on learning combats summer learning loss, builds critical skills,...

Why STEAM Education Matters: Connecting STEM with Creativity

Discover the power of STEAM education in enhancing creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration by integrating arts...

A Cut Above and Beyond: How Crosscutting  Concepts Foster Critical Thinking in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms

Discover the power of Crosscutting Concepts in NGSS and how they shape the future of STEM education. Learn how to...

Experiential Learning in STEM Education

Experiential learning offers hands-on, reflective learning opportunities for students in their STEM education during...

Teaching Coding in the Classroom

How to teach coding in the elementary school classroom: benefits, getting started, and the basics of introducing a...

3 Engineering Projects for Middle School STEM

Bring essential engineering and STEM concepts to life in the classroom with these three engineering projects designed...

The What, Why, and How of STEM in Elementary Education

A complete STEM education guide for elementary teachers including STEM activities for elementary school kids and...