STEM
Why this military shipbuilder is investing in local schools
New labs prepare students for local shipbuilding careers
Ten jobs that are safe from robots
A college degree, problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to technological change will help land jobs at low risk for automation
Blockchain arrives on college campuses
The growing demand for scholarly research on blockchain and professionals with skills in the field is prompting universities to add coursework on the technology
TEACHER VOICE: A summer in a science lab taught me the importance of hands-on learning
Creating more ‘eureka moments’ in the classroom
Too little aid for low-income STEM majors?
With an extra financial-aid boost, low-income students more likely to study science, technology, engineering or math, study finds
COLUMN: Clusters of black science majors offer a map for future investment
Businesses should pay attention to black communities’ growth in cities
Supply and demand: Getting low-income kids into better jobs by getting them into better schools
San Antonio is hoping career-themed schools can alleviate a worker shortage and lift graduates into well-paying jobs
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How social studies can help young kids make sense of the world
Civic engagement matters today more than ever, yet social studies in the early grades are sidelined. To make up for this absence, some educators seek outside training on how to handle sensitive issues in the classroom
How to boost math skills in the early grades
Early math skills, though critical to academic success, get far less attention than literacy in high-poverty classrooms. One Illinois school district is working to change that.
Teachers share tips on making makerspaces accessible to all
You don’t need a 3D printer to have a makerspace