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The STEM Education Coalition is proud to present this week's edition of the STEM Ed Update. Read our response to the President's State of the Union Address and be up to date on the latest matters in the STEM education world. Enjoy!
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STEM Education Coalition State of the Union Statement
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Top Article:
Coalition Interviews House STEM Ed Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Richard Hanna
STEM Education Coalition
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In the first in a series of interviews where we will try to give STEM advocates a chance to learn more about some of the key newsmakers that will impact STEM education policies in Congress, the Administration, and within the education policy world, the STEM Education Coalition recently interviewed Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY). Hanna serves as the Co-Chair of the House STEM Education Caucus, a bipartisan group of more than 100 lawmakers that work together to insure House members are well-educated on STEM education issues.
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Stay in the Know:
Latest STEM Education Policy News Across the U.S. |
White House Wants Input About Creating Ed-Tech Challenges
Education Week
The Obama Administration wants input from the ed-tech community, educators, and others about how it could shape competitions to produce learning technology and other success-oriented solutions for K-12, higher education, and lifelong learning.
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Why Aren't More Girls Interested in Computer Science?
HLN
Barbara Ericson, director of computing outreach at Georgia Tech, has made a startling claim. She said not one female student in three states - Mississippi, Montana and Wyoming -- took the Advanced Placement exam in computer science last year.
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20 Great Math Websites for Teachers and Students
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
The list features some very useful Math websites specifically handpicked for teachers to use with their students. The initial list I compiled contained over 40 websites but as I reviewed it deeper I decided to take some out and keep the rest here. I invite you to have a look and share with your colleagues. Enjoy!
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The STEM Education Coalition
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