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Introduce a Girl (and Her Family) to Engineering Day
Read moreFebruary 21, 2019 is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. This special day during National Engineers Week helps girls understand they have a place in engineeri…
Science Chapter Books: Launchpads for Middle Schoolers
Read moreSharing a few chapter book gems with parents and caregivers can be a brief but highly productive part of family night at a school, or open house at a library.
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STEM Next Opportunity Fund and the US Department of Education Announces New Robert Noyce/Ellen Lettvin Informal STEM Education Fellow
Read moreSTEM Next Opportunity Fund and the US Department of Education Announce Patti Curtis as the new Robert Noyce/Ellen Lettvin Informal STEM Education FellowJanuary…
Five Ideas to Inspire Every Girl in STEM
Read moreGirls have the potential for greatness as inventors and creative forces in their communities. They just need the opportunity to discover their inner engineer, …
Set a Place at the STEM Table for Youth with Disabilities and their Families
Read moreHow can we make sure that kids who are deaf, visually impaired, or physically disabled have the chance to imagine and create a bright future with science, tech…
From Niche to Necessary: Scale and Sustainability Lessons from the FUSE Initiative
Read moreThe Noyce Foundation and now, STEM Next Opportunity Fund, champion and support effective practices, cross-sector partnerships, and measuring the impact of STEM…
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New (free!) Learning Resources from National Geographic and Mott Foundation
Read moreReal-world problems call for critical thinking and real-world solutions and afterschool programs are a great place for kids to learn, collaborate, and figure o…
Flipping the Engagement Model on Its Head: Bringing STEM Home to Families
Read moreSTEM programs often approach family engagement in a similar way—with a one-time, end-of-program celebration in which youth show-and-tell STEM projects to their…
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North America Scholastic Esports Federation Launches Second Season
Read moreThe North America Scholastic Esports Federation is launching its second season. The Federation is working to ensure that all students possess the knowledge and…
Family Engagement: Taking it to the Next Level
Read moreHow can organizations integrate parent education into their STEM programs? With support, parents can learn to engage in positive interactions that spark and ma…
