STEM

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

By coordinating with families and keeping things simple, K–8 teachers can guide students to engage in meaningful science lessons at home.

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.

Discover information, examples, and tools related to incorporating aspects of the arts, design, and the humanities into STEM-based school activities.

By allowing student interests to guide projects, teachers can open up the world of STEM to learners who have previously been sidelined.

Students can develop computer science skills starting in the early grades—even without a computer—in project-based learning and other units.

When girls don’t see women as scientists, they may not see their future selves as scientists, either—but teachers can make a difference.