STEM

Teaching high school students how to plan to solve a problem in science, technology, engineering, and math is a crucial step.

Outdoor learning labs can engage students in hands-on activities, while providing a safer way to attend school in person.

A well-designed STEM activity helps elementary students understand the basics of physics and design thinking.

Every child possesses vast mathematics potential, says Jo Boaler, Stanford University mathematics professor and best-selling author—but for them to access it, we need to rethink how we teach math.

Meeting professionals of color in science, technology, engineering, and math can be a game changer for high school students.

By asking students to explore the history of scientific discoveries, we get them to view their world with more wonder—and more skepticism—and condition their minds to think about causes and effects.

Science, technology, engineering, and math are more important than ever, so we’ve put together a list of books to encourage girls to persevere in these subjects.

Stereotypes and cultural norms dampen girls’ interest in STEM, but educators can counter the disparities with small changes to their practice.

Our periodically updated list of beautiful, free posters—along with a few good reasons why you should display them in your classroom.

A fast-growing industry is making its mark in U.S. schools. Its proponents say it’s far more inclusive than traditional sports—and paves the way to future careers.

Increasingly, statistics and datasets are in the air we breathe, and some renowned mathematicians say it’s time for K-12 math to reflect this new reality.

When math lessons emphasize collaboration and exploration over performance, students become more engaged and confident math thinkers.

These easy-to-implement strategies can make science, technology, engineering, and math lessons come alive for elementary students.

Educators in K-12 classrooms are exploring unique ways to bridge the gap between math, science, and literacy.

Teachers can use elements of the Harry Potter books and movies to inspire students of all ages to engage with scientific concepts.