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How the Common Core State Standards can potentially improve the performance of U.S. students
Dr. William Schmidt released key conclusions from his research detailing how the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics can potentially improve the performance of U.S. students if implemented appropriately….
Is there a need for more future STEM professionals?
Today on NPR’s Science Friday they discussed the need for more people in the STEM fields. Tell us what you think. http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201203161
TED – ED launched
After more than a year of planning, the new educational initiative TED-Ed launched this week. Quote: “TED-Ed’s mission is to capture and amplify the voices of great educators around the world. We…
We Teach Science Shows Test Score Gains In Math For Pacifica Students – Pacifica Tribune
By Jane Northrop Pacifica Tribune Staff Writer Test scores show the unique teaching method of We Teach Science is effectively improving math scores in Pacifica. We Teach Science matches STEM…
We Teach Science searching for a Development Director
We Teach Science is hiring a Development Director. Check out the job spec here.
The Dangers of Khan Academy
This article from mathelicious.com was forwarded to us yesterday on the dangers of Khan Academy. Exerpt: “Instead, Khan Academy may be one of the most dangerous phenomena in education today. Not…
Consider becoming a mentor today
“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost…