STEM
Fostering Student Resilience with Game-Based Computer Science
In this blog, we will discuss why it’s essential to foster student resilience and how game-based computer science can offer an effective avenue for empowering resilient learners. Between academic expectations, social dynamics, and external factors, students experience a substantial amount of st...
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Empowering Every Student with Coding Knowledge – Galena Park ISD, Texas
When Tiffany Benitez started her school’s STEM and robotics club, four Galena Park Independent School District students signed up for it. She was a teacher at the time, and the group’s size quickly doubled to eight as more students learned about the opportunity. Soon, this district elementary sc...
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8 STEM Influencers: The Top EdTech Blogs, Podcasts, and Resources in 2024
Innovation in STEM education is steered by the minds of creative and skilled experts all over the world - STEM Influencers!. In order to share their expertise with others, many of these edtech educators and professionals publish their knowledge, ideas, and experiences online through blogs, podcasts,...
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CoderZ Launches New TEKS Aligned Computer Science Curriculum for Grades 3-8
About CoderZ’s Commitment to Computer Science in Texas Demand for skilled STEM occupations is growing rapidly around the country, and especially in Texas where the government estimates these roles will make up 10.5% of total state employment. As a long-time leader in the technology se...
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CoderZ Feeds into the Five Fastest Growing STEM Careers
As industries increasingly rely on technology-driven solutions, many careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are experiencing a high rate of growth. STEM careers are at the forefront of modern innovation, and new jobs within these disciplines are emerging at rates ...
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5 Strategies for Inspiring an Inclusive STEM Culture in Your School
In order to support a diverse educational community, it’s crucial that schools find ways to foster inclusivity across the curriculum. Diversity and inclusion are particularly important in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, where minority groups are systemically underrep...
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ESL & ELL: Key Components in the Algorithm of Inclusive Computer Science Education
In our interconnected world, effective communication is key. For English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learners (ELL), the journey to proficiency can be challenging. However, computer science emerges as a powerful tool, not just for coding and algorithms, but as a bridge that spans...
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Coding: Where Does It Fit In? Integrating CS into ELA and Literacy
It’s no secret that computer science is just about everywhere. We’re using it to create art, push the boundaries of medical science, and even find ancient cities hidden in the jungle. As technology advances, educators are working hard to ensure that our kids can take full advantage of the opport...
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Bring Code to Your Classroom: A Guide for Teachers to Implement a Successful Hour of Code for CSEdWeek
Are you ready to join the tens of thousands of classrooms that participate in the Hour of Code during CSEdWeek every year? This global event is a great way to spark students’ interest in STEM, develop their computational thinking skills, and inspire them to create their own projects. With over a t...
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The Increasing Demand for Computer Science Education in K-12: What it Means for Educators, Teachers, and Students
In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. Across the nation, states are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with digital lite...
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