Teaching preschoolers to love STEAM
How can we get preschool children to love STEAM? It starts with a spirit of inquiry, and also involves turning a robot into a bird—discover how science and art merge together in engaging ways
Math learning taking a hit during COVID
When it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, the “M” for math is often an afterthought. But that needs to change to combat math learning loss due to COVID-19
Wilhelm: Math learning loss
How we can help students combat COVID-19 inspired learning loss in math
Kids’ math skills have taken a hit during the pandemic – here’s how parents can help
Kids’ math skills have taken a hit during the pandemic – here’s how parents can help
5 Ways to Give Students a Makerspace Experience at Home
Hands-on projects that use inexpensive materials and focus on multiple iterations help make learning fun. Here are 5 ways parents can give their children a makerspace at home
Bridging the gap for women and girls in science
How can we bridge the gap for women and girls in STEM?
3 Tips for Creating Math Word Problems That Boost Critical Thinking
Well-designed word problems give elementary students a tangible context for understanding math concepts.
Why are so many 12th graders not proficient in reading and math?
Why are so many 12th graders not proficient in reading and math?
Report: Pentagon Says STEM Education Deficit is Weakening America
The United States risks losing its competitive advantage if it continues with its business-as-usual approach and fails to equip its students and future workforce with a strong STEM education and skills, warns Pentagon
5 Activities to Get Kids Writing in Every Subject
Research demonstrates that writing can boost learning in almost any content area, including math, science, and social studies. (video)