Mathematics education

Winchester Public Schools Combine Coding and Active Play with Unruly Splats

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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WINCHESTER, Va., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unruly Studios today announced a partnership with Winchester Public Schools to integrate computer science and active play throughout the school day.

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  • WINCHESTER, Va., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unruly Studios today announced a partnership with Winchester Public Schools to integrate computer science and active play throughout the school day.
  • "With Unruly Splats, we can combine two of our core learning priorities: active play and STEM education."
  • Unruly Splats allow teachers to incorporate coding into any subject, including PE, general education, science, and even music!
  • Recess-like play combined with STEM: The games kids play with Unruly Splats encourage physical movement, helping to combat a decades long drop in active-play for children exacerbated by the pandemic.

Review Finds Big Impact on Teaching & Learning With KnowAtom for NGSS

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Articles, Education, Learning, Education reform, Science education, Pedagogy, Standards-based education, Mathematics education, Next Generation Science Standards, Rote learning, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

When KnowAtom partners with elementary and middle school science classrooms, the encouraging results include improved test scores, student engagement and a shift in beliefs about teaching and learning.

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  • When KnowAtom partners with elementary and middle school science classrooms, the encouraging results include improved test scores, student engagement and a shift in beliefs about teaching and learning.
  • A recent post about research out of Northeastern University reveals how new science curriculum can shift the learning process in a positive direction.
  • Next Generation Science Standards and the NGSS framework encourage investigation as the model of instruction for K-12 students and problem-solving, rather than rote memorization and fact-based lectures.
  • KnowAtom developed its NGSS K-8 STEM curriculum to help teachers adapt their practices to the changes in science standards and offer students more authentic opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Illustrative Mathematics 9–12 Math Wins Silver Stevie Award in 2021 American Business Awards

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Education, Training, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Mathematics education, Education reform

In 2021, more than 3,800 nominations a record number were submitted to the American Business Awards in a wide range of categories.

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  • In 2021, more than 3,800 nominations a record number were submitted to the American Business Awards in a wide range of categories.
  • IM 912 Math was nominated for a new product award in the Education and Education Technology Category Group.
  • IM 912 Math certified by Illustrative Mathematics is a problem-based core curriculum that is rooted in content and practice standards to foster learning and achievement for all.
  • IM 912 Math certified by Illustrative Mathematics is delivered exclusively by IM Certified Partners .

Research Shows Teachers and Students Transform Attitudes About Learning Science Using KnowAtom's NGSS-Based Curriculum

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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She evaluated KnowAtom curriculum implementation by elementary and middle school science teachers.

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  • She evaluated KnowAtom curriculum implementation by elementary and middle school science teachers.
  • The KnowAtom curriculum isdesigned to help teachers connect students with phenomena-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities.
  • "Thisscientific research helps us start to understand just how much using the KnowAtom curriculum helps teachers, administrators and students rethink their own attitudes and beliefs about teaching and learning science," said Francis Vigeant, founder and CEO, KnowAtom.
  • In her research, Dr. Tracy L. Waters identifies the changes middle and elementary school teachers made to their instructional practices when implementing KnowAtom's NGSS-based curriculum.

NI Announces 2021 Grant Recipients to Advance Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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These organizations are focused on advancing diversity in STEM education and the engineering talent pipeline, while also championing social and economic equity initiatives.

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  • These organizations are focused on advancing diversity in STEM education and the engineering talent pipeline, while also championing social and economic equity initiatives.
  • Girlstart : A organization focused on increasing girls interest and engagement in STEM through innovative, nationally recognized informal STEM education programs.
  • Latinitas : Austin's official bilingual STEM education nonprofit empowering all girls to innovate through media and technology.
  • National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) : An organization committed to building educators capacity to implement effective solutions for increasing student access, educational equity and workforce diversity.

NASA Announces Winners of 2021 Student Launch Competition

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Articles, Education, Science, Engineering education, Science education, Education policy, Mathematics education, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, NASA, Mars

The top three teams in the Design Division are:

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  • The top three teams in the Design Division are:
    Teams earn points for progress and successes during the nine-month competition, and the team with the most points wins.
  • Marshall's Office of STEM Engagement manages Student Launch to stimulate innovation and advance NASA's mission through collaboration with educational institutions and students the next-generation that will help us explore the Moon and travel even farther to Mars.
  • It also furthers NASA's goal of attracting and encouraging students to pursue degrees and careers in the STEM fields.
  • For more information about NASA's Student Launch, visit:

National Science Foundation Awards CGHI $1.2MM Grant to Implement BACE in 5 Additional States

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Five additional states formally adopting the BACE will increase its potential to become the industry-recognized system for entry-level biotechnicians.

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  • Five additional states formally adopting the BACE will increase its potential to become the industry-recognized system for entry-level biotechnicians.
  • The grant titled: Implementation of an Industry-Recognized Credentialing System (IRCS) is necessary to meet the projected increase in national workforce demand for highly skilled biotechnicians.
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering.
  • This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No.

Age of Learning Enters Schools Business—Launches Personalized, Adaptive Early Learning Math Program, My Math Academy

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Age of Learning, a leading education technology innovator and creator of the popular online learning program ABCmouse, today announced the launch of My Math Academy, a personalized, adaptive math program for Pre-K through second grade.

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  • Age of Learning, a leading education technology innovator and creator of the popular online learning program ABCmouse, today announced the launch of My Math Academy, a personalized, adaptive math program for Pre-K through second grade.
  • Multiple randomized control trials have shown that students using My Math Academy for as little as 45 minutes a week over a twelve-week period experience significant learning gains, and the children have increased engagement, interest, and confidence in learning math.
  • Age of Learning's new Schools Division, headed by General Manager Sam Bonfante, is responsible for helping administrators and teachers implement My Math Academy in their districts and classrooms.
  • My Math Academy for schools is an adaptive, personalized program that helps students master foundational math concepts.

Levered Learning Announces High Impact Summer Math Program To Help Elementary Schools Address Unfinished Learning Due to the Pandemic

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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For districts looking for a turnkey solution, Levereds digital summer program is flexible enough to be delivered in-person, via distance learning, or in a hybrid setting.

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  • For districts looking for a turnkey solution, Levereds digital summer program is flexible enough to be delivered in-person, via distance learning, or in a hybrid setting.
  • The summer curricula builds a strong foundation and conceptual understanding in math through highly engaging online activities set in real-world contexts.
  • The Levered Learning System is proven to increase learning growth by 70% on state testing in the first year of implementation.
  • Levered is the only core math curriculum product to receive both Digital Promises Learner Variability and Research-based Design certifications.

Battelle Aims to Impact 25,000 Students Through Community STEM Grants

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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For this years annual Battelle STEM Grant Program, $504,000 has been awarded to new or expanded learning programs in Central Ohio.

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  • For this years annual Battelle STEM Grant Program, $504,000 has been awarded to new or expanded learning programs in Central Ohio.
  • The investments we make today with our community partners will reach students wherever they are over the coming year.
  • Through the Battelle STEM Grant Program, Central Ohio organizations expand STEM learning experiences outside of the school classroom and reach students underserved by traditional opportunities.
  • This summer, out-of-school experiences will help students regain learning and these grants will help our partners to scale to reach even more students.