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Ed News: How P-16 Education Can Increase Women In STEM Fields
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This week in education news, the majority of the nation’s seniors will graduate having never taken physics; report finds teacher shortage and lack of supplies delay rollout of the new science standards in California;…
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Ed News: A Novel Way To Improve Teacher Prep, Give Teacher Better Curriculum
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This week in education news, a new paper released by Education First suggests that a lack of focus on curriculum is the missing piece in the preparation of teachers; professional sports teams are becoming more involved…
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Ed News: TFA, Alternative Programs Marginally Better Than Traditional Teacher Prep
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This week in education news, study finds that alternative teacher preparation programs are slightly better than traditional programs; Idaho education leaders are working with a consulting firm to gather data and…
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This week in education news, Girls Scouts launch $70 Million STEM initiative; new study reveals that some Latinos believe science education may have a negative impact on the religious faith of their children; the more…
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Ed News: Educators Are More Stressed At Work Than Average People, Survey Finds
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This week in education news, California colleges to decrease time to become a math teacher; a new survey finds that educators are feeling more stressed, disrespected and less excited about their jobs; two new RAND…
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Ed News: VR Is Great, But Here’s Why Hands-On Learning Can’t Disappear
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This week in education news, hands-on learning can’t disappear; new data shows that the U.S. teaching force has grown by 13 percent in four years; STEM instruction offers workforce benefits beyond the traditional…
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Ed News: Idaho Legislature Approves New Science Standards that Omit Climate Change
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This week in education news, the Idaho Senate Education Committee approved new science standards that omit climate change; more states introduce bills that interfere with science education; 100Kin10 renews its call to…
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Ed News: How Can We Get More Highly Effective Teachers to Serve as Mentors?
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This week in education news, state school board committee approved new science standards for Utah public school students; states are beginning to integrate CTE and STEM-related courses into high school graduation…
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Ed News: There Are Many More Female STEM Teachers Now Than 20 Years Ago
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This week in education news, new analysis reveals that the percentage of female STEM teachers has dramatically increased from 43 percent in 1988 to 64 percent in 2012; Code.org report shows that 44 states have enacted…
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Ed News: Virtual Reality Could Help Students Remember Better, New Research Says
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This week in education news, new research unveiled that people remember information better if it is presented to them in a virtual environment; to influence the future in the most positive way, we need some of our best…
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Ed News: AZ Science Educators Raise Alarms About Revised K-12 Standards
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This week in education news, should STEM evolve in STEAM; North Carolina teacher rally for increased teacher pay and education spending; Chicago will invest $75 million to renovate the high school science labs; new…
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Ed News: Want More Girls In Science Fields? Check The Images On Your Classroom Walls
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This week in education news, new study finds the older students get, the more their image of a “scientist” comes into line with that stereotypical view; new federal appropriation bill pours money into school safety…
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Ed News: How One CA School District is Leading the Way on New Science Standards
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This week in education news, one California school district is leading the way on new science standards; a study looks to find the best tactics for flipped instruction; Virginia adopts computer science standards for K-…
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Ed News: Critics Say Proposed NM Science Standards Omit Evolution, Climate Change
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This week in education news, New Mexico unveiled proposed science standards that omit references to climate change and evolution; all California teachers with a teaching credential, including preliminary credentials…
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Ed News: Teacher Shortages Affecting Every State As 2017-18 School Year Begins
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This week in education news, federal data shows that every state is dealing with shortages of teachers in key subject areas; the University of North Carolina in Charlotte has launched an on-campus high school for…