What is art? How do you define it? Can you define it? Is there art everywhere? This […]
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STEAM: Enabling the Engineering Habits of Mind through CREATIVITY
A week does not pass that I don’t receive an inquiry or two about STEAM. What is it? How do […]
ARE WE MISSING THE STEAM BOAT?
I just finished reading a very important article from SLATE writer and Future Tense researcher, Anna Feldman. It is HERE. This article is important as it […]
DESIGN, RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT: KEY COMPONENTS OF STEM
Entice, engage, enhance and expect results? We all know and understand that STEM education needs to be a part of […]
TO AP or NOT AP — Are AP Courses a “Value Added” to STEM Education?
There are many questions in my mind today as a parent of a high school senior. I wonder if his […]
STEM is MORE than Science!!
My brain has been on fire about this subject. It doesn’t have to be STE[a]M and it isn’t just STEM. […]
The Importance of the Scientific Method for Learning and Life
The scientific method is a time-tested method of discovery. It is the foundation used to investigate, refine and communicate new […]
Does Pink Inspire or Reinforce Stereotypes?
I have been thinking about the “pink” thing for a long time. I don’t like pink, never really have. I […]
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL – THE KEY TO BETTER EDUCATION
A discussion about education and education reform can run the gamut of ideas. Let’s create more accountability so we know […]
STEM Lessons from the Olympics
Watching the Olympic events coverage? It is a ritual for many to celebrate excellence in sport, and at the same […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 