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Structured STEM Learning for K12 Schools

Innovation is the critical driver of progress and success, and there is perhaps no better way to foster innovation than through STEM education. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education teaches students the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in computer science, medicine, engineering, and beyond. However, more than teaching these subjects in a vacuum…

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Applied STEM and Industry-based Learning in K12 Schools

In today’s rapidly advancing world, the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education cannot be emphasized enough. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations for at least the next ten years. However, the traditional methods of teaching…

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U.S. Department of Education Launches “YOU Belong in STEM” Initiative

U.S. Department of Education Launches “YOU Belong in STEM” Initiative to Enhance STEM Education for All Young People October 12, 2022 —Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) launched “YOU Belong in STEM,” an initiative to galvanize the broad STEM education ecosystem to implement and scale equitable and high-quality STEM education for all young people…

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Work with Meaning is Work Worth Doing

By George Davison, Inventionland®Education Founder and CEO Inventionland®Education was founded by the belief that a curriculum centered around innovation and inventing would play a big role in preparing our K-12 students for the real world. It’s something we’ve mastered for over 30 years with actual inventors at our Inventionland®headquarters, successfully helping thousands of innovators bring…

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Balancing Screen Time and STEAM Time

Every parent knows how difficult it can be to tear your child away from their screens. You’ve likely tried to start a conversation with your child amidst their favorite show only to be met with shushes or complete silence. You’ve also likely walked into a room and witnessed your child engaging with three layers of…

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Gamer Girls Building STEAM

It’s a startling statistic…of the over eight million STEAM jobs out there (and that number is increasing every day), only 15% are filled by women. The world has been trying to entice more and more girls to pursue STEAM careers at an early age with toy companies like GoldieBlox, with after-school clubs and summer workshops that…

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