Goal: To enable all students to be STEM literate to prepare for the world in which they will live and […]
Archive for ‘critical thinking’
Thoughts about what comprises a VALUE ADDED STEM Education: Use Growth Mindset and Divergent Thinking
STEM […]
Never Too Much Inspiration — Thanks @NASAJPL
I just returned from attending The Year of the Earth at The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. JPL is managed by […]
Can We Improve Student Achievement for At-Risk Students?
After thinking about the status of education in the United States for the past few years, as well as working […]
Beware the STEM Acronym–It is not just science and math!
Selling STEM to teachers, administrators and in some ways, the world, I run into all kinds of questions and opinions. […]
Calling all Girls — Carpe Diem — Seize the Day!
For many years, this phrase has been my guide post. I am not much of a risk taker in the […]
Why do I think creativity is so important ?
Everyone is talking about the importance of creativity. I have no argument with this as I believe it is incredibly […]
ART V. ARTS and CRAFTS
It is a constant discussion. It is therapeutic for children (adults too) to make things. Yes, it can be a […]
My Take on the “EDGE EFFECT”
Recently I listened to renown cellist Yo-Yo Ma give the Nancy Hanks lecture for The Arts and Public Policy […]
Full STE[a]M AHEAD!!
The discussions are endless. STE[a]M is this….STE[a]M is ….. I think the acronym thing drives people nuts in a way. […]