Why do girls leave STEM, even as early as elementary school? It’s not necessarily because they don’t enjoy it or find it uninteresting. It’s most often because there aren’t many other girls or female role…
Why are we talking about STEM programs for girls specifically? Aren’t boys equally entitled to STEM — or any other area of knowledge? That’s precisely the problem. Unlike girls, boys already have a place in…
Are you trying to get your kids into STEM? Everybody’s doing it. And so should you, if you’re not already. From toys that help children code to technologically advanced LEGO sets, STEM toys are now…
You and I know that STEM subjects are exciting. We can see the real-world changes and the developments on the horizon. But what can you do for a kid who still needs it to be…
If you’re a teacher, there’s a lot on your plate. A packed curriculum, students with a range of learning needs, never-ending meetings with colleagues, and a mountain of assessments that need marking. Not to mention…
There’s a lot of conversation in STEM surrounding the gender and racial gaps, but these discussions usually center on women, Black, or Latino groups. The focus is far less often on Native American students, even…
Does your kid spend all day, every day glued to electronic gadgets? You’re not alone in this. Phones, iPads, tablets, TV screens (less so) – there are screens wherever you look. (Some of them even…
Parents and teachers, are you helping kids learn the right way? There’s no right or wrong in science, but there is right and wrong in the learning process itself. Kids need to learn by doing…
Getting the best microscope for viewing bacteria sounds like a nightmare, right? Unless you are housing an Ivy League uni in your basement, chances are you can’t dish out thousands of bucks for your next…
Choosing a toy that educates and entertains is tricky at the best of times, but choosing the best educational toys for 14 year olds is a whole new level of tricky. Or shall we say…
