Tag: STEM
July 14, 2017
Summer science, math and reading resources for families
Project Lead the Way, the California Mathematics Council and Storyline Online provide ideas for activities parents and children can do together.
Theresa Harrington
June 27, 2017
From Kabul to Mountain View: World's top girl coders headed to California this summer
The Technovation contest is one of many summer programs aimed at encouraging girls to pursue math and computer science.
Carolyn Jones
May 31, 2017
Fresno tackles its shortage of math and science teachers
The state's fourth-largest school district is among the leaders in finding creative ways to staff classrooms.
Carolyn Jones
May 30, 2017
California programs to entice would-be teachers to the classroom
Statewide efforts to increase the number of math and science teachers have had some impact.
Carolyn Jones
May 30, 2017
Math, science professionals say goodbye to the office park, hello to the classroom
To help solve California's math and science teacher shortage, new programs aim to help mid-career professionals switch careers.
Carolyn Jones
April 20, 2017
Science teachers to join march to oppose what they see as threat to quality education
Those who are participating say it's important to fight funding cuts to science agencies and education.
Carolyn Jones
March 12, 2017
Girls draw even with boys in high school STEM classes, but still lag in college and careers
Girls score the same as boys on math and science tests, but women make up only 29 percent of the STEM workforce.
Carolyn Jones
February 20, 2017
Teachers eye potential of virtual reality to enhance science instruction
As prices come down, more schools are using high-tech headsets to supplement science lessons.
Carolyn Jones
February 12, 2017
California renews push to promote environmental literacy in schools
New standards, among the most comprehensive in the nation, focus on human impacts.
Carolyn Jones
January 18, 2017
Students respond enthusiastically to new science standards in 'early adopter' districts
The approach encourages hands-on learning through experiments.
Carolyn Jones
January 17, 2017
Report: Innovative science instruction boosts academic performance among English learners
In some cases, English learners outscored their English-proficient peers on standardized tests.
Carolyn Jones
January 16, 2017
Gov. Brown’s proposed budget lacks new funds to combat teacher shortage
Supporters of new funding for teacher recruitment programs said they're disappointed in Gov. Jerry Brown's initial state budget proposal.
Fermin Leal
January 10, 2017
‘Hidden Figures’ stars encourage girls to pursue STEM careers during LA screening
According to the National Science Board, women remain largely underrepresented in the nation’s STEM workforce.
Fermin Leal
December 20, 2016
State awards $20 million in grants to help more school employees become teachers
School employees in 25 school districts or county offices of education who want to become teachers are eligible to receive annual grants of up to $4,000 as part of an effort to add more teachers to the workforce.
Fermin Leal
December 15, 2016
Districts pool resources to boost computer science education
The consortium, led by Riverside Unified, is the biggest alliance of schools in California that is trying to increase access to computer science education.