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We must raise the bar in education and rethink the design of school if we want excellent math and science learning for all students. The Opportunity Equation report provides a roadmap for this vision with recommendations for key stakeholders. MORE
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VISUALIZATION
In a transformed system, all students leave high school fully prepared for success in college and careers, with many more students prepared for success in STEM studies and careers.MORE
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Chandler program reminds students that science is fun
11/19/2011
The Science is Fun program, developed at Arizona State University and funded in part by the National Science Foundation, strives to change elementary science education in Arizona by pairing high school advanced placement students with younger, elementary-aged students to conduct demonstrations and projects, reinstating the fun in learning science.
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Raise (Don't Lower!) the Bar for Math & Science Education
11/15/2011
National Math and Science Initiative President and CEO Mary Ann Rankin calls for greater innovation -- public and private partnerships specifically -- to regain the nation's standing in STEM achievement.
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Houston County STEM festival mixes fun with learning
10/31/2011
Houston County, located in the state of Georgia, hosted a STEM festival to raise awareness about the importance of STEM education through interesting, interactive, and fun exhibits.
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National Summit to Promote Role of Imagination in Schools
07/08/2011
An upcoming conference dubbed the Imagination Summit will explore ways to make imagination an integral part of American education.
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Billionaire Inventor Invests in After-School STEM Programs
05/06/2011
After-school programs in Chicago are receiving funding from billionaire-inventor James Dyson to run engineering and technology courses at their sites this fall.
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NY MoMath Museum Aims to Add to Math Appreciation
04/22/2011
Glen Whitney, a former hedge-fund quantitative analyst, is betting he can change attitudes about math with a formula that looks like this: math (equals) discovery (equals) beauty (equals) fun.
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New Math Museum Gets $2 Million from Google
04/07/2011
The new Museum of Mathematics' strives to spark curiosity and “reveal the wonders of mathematics.”
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Environmental Issues Inspire Children to Dig Into Science
04/06/2011
After-school and summer activities offer the flexibility for young people to pursue their own interests—without the stress of the grades.
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Role of Science Learning Outside of School Grows
04/04/2011
Opportunities are plentiful, from after-school programs to computer simulations to visiting a zoo.
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Harvard Brief Explores After-School STEM for Girls
02/02/2011
A new research update from the Harvard Family Research Project indicates that informal, out-of-school science and math programs offer great ways to engage girls in the subjects, but they need to be carefully planned and executed to make sure reluctant students want to sign up for them and stick with them.
