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EduverseSTEM

September 21, 2026

Hands-on STEM learning can be expensive, complex, or difficult to bring into the classroom. An immersive learning ecosystem from Avantis …

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Photon Robot and Teaching Kits

September 15, 2026

One robot, multiple subjects, and hundreds of ready-to-use lessons: Photon Robot, from Photon Education, gives schools a flexible way to …

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If Students Are Growing Up With AI, Shouldn’t They Understand How It Works?

May 01, 2026

As AI becomes part of students’ daily lives, one advocate argues schools should focus less on the tools—and more on …

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A Misled Generation’s Dilemma: To Code or Not to Code

September 15, 2025

AI can generate syntax at lightning speed, but only humans bring purpose, ethics, and context to code. GUEST COLUMN| by …

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Knowledge Pillars

September 05, 2025

This company does a great job validating students’ real-world technical skills within an academic setting. Aptly named, Knowledge Pillars is …

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Coding in Minecraft by Prodigy Learning

May 22, 2025

Coding in Minecraft is a computer science (“CS”) credential program with supporting curriculum, delivered through Minecraft Education, by Prodigy Learning. …

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MatataStudio Nous AI Set

May 14, 2025

The MatataStudio Nous AI Set is a modular artificial intelligence educational set designed to provide comprehensive AI education solutions for …

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Hopper from For The Win Robotics

March 21, 2025

Drones are revolutionizing industries like logistics, agriculture, public safety, and infrastructure inspection, yet education has struggled to keep pace with …

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KinderLab ‘Exploring with KIBO’ Curriculum for Grades Pre-K–5

February 05, 2025

KinderLab Robotics has expanded its award-winning KIBO robotics curriculum to include grades 3–5 lessons and activities with Exploring with KIBO. …

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Mastery Coding

December 04, 2024

Using a research-based approach to instruction, Mastery Coding™ provides standards-based computer science, coding, and STEM curricula that combine critical thinking …

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EasyCode Pillars from Learning.com

November 18, 2024

EasyCode Pillars from Learning.com is an interactive web-based curriculum that helps students in grades 6 through 8 learn key coding …

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Construct 3 by Scirra

November 15, 2024

Construct 3 by Scirra Ltd is a state-of-the-art game development software, available in 17 languages, used by middle and high …

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NextWaveSTEM

October 29, 2024

NextWave STEM is a leader in K-12 STEM education. Using the “five essentials” (leadership, self-development, team development, strategic thinking, civic-mindedness …

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CodeGuppy

October 23, 2024

CodeGuppy is a free coding platform for schools, coding clubs, and independent learners. Teachers can use codeguppy.com to teach students the …

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KIBO Robots

July 29, 2024

What works best in early childhood—hands-on experience with physical manipulatives and playful opportunities for self-directed knowledge construction—also works best for …

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CoderZ

May 28, 2024

More than just a platform for students to learn to code, CoderZ is a conduit for real-world application and learning …

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Using Online Courses to Break Through Educational Barriers

May 14, 2024

A high school senior shares successful actions in moving forward. GUEST COLUMN | by Jake Smith Not everyone goes to …

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Marty the Robot

October 24, 2023

Marty the Robot is unlike any other STEM robot used in education. A fully programmable humanoid robot with big moves …

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Thinking with KIBO: Introducing AI in Early Grades

September 12, 2023

Here’s a cool and very timely tool from KinderLab: it’s a curriculum that uses their screen-free robot KIBO to help teach …

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Experiencing Some CodeJoy

April 19, 2023

Putting the missing element in learning coding and robotics—remotely. GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Gura My students were nail-bitingly engaged …

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KIBO 21 STEAM Explorer Bundle

March 08, 2023

As state standards expand to include computer science in K-5, schools need age-appropriate tools and curriculum to introduce these concepts …

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How Smarter Learning Environments Can Help Schools Close Opportunity Gaps

November 17, 2022

A designer’s view of the future means student-friendly, intentionally-built learning spaces. GUEST COLUMN | by Danish Kurani It’s 8:30 a.m. …

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SkriLab

November 10, 2022

Check out this cool tool: SkriLab is the educational STEAM lab from Skriware, an international edtech company providing schools with …

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Our K-12 Students Cannot Wait Any Longer For Computer Science Education

August 30, 2022

A veteran superintendent makes a plea to open up a vital future pathway. GUEST COLUMN | by Alberto Carvalho I …

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//code.Node Solution Set from PASCO Scientific

December 15, 2021

This cool tool provides everything educators need to seamlessly teach coding in their STEM courses, without compromising on science standards. …

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Jobs of Tomorrow?

August 02, 2021

This edtech exec shares insight on where she sees things headed. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Yeva Hyusyan is co-founder …

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CoderZ

July 26, 2021

CoderZ is the ultimate platform for learning coding giving students the opportunity to learn online with engaging, gamified solutions, challenges …

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6 Reasons to Make Virtual Robotics Program a Core Part of Your Curriculum

July 06, 2021

Why all schools should integrate a virtual coding and robotics platform into their learning environments. GUEST COLUMN | by Paul …

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codeSpark has the Magic

July 01, 2021

Insight from the founders of an innovative learn-to-code program. COOL TOOLS | by Susan Dias Karnovsky codeSpark Academy is quite …

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Cultivating A Digitally Literate Workforce

June 08, 2020

The pandemic has pushed digital instruction out of the classroom and into homes. GUEST COLUMN | by Saul Costa and …

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Discovery Education Debuts Coding Service

April 15, 2020

Discovery Education today launched its newest digital service—Coding—which supports coding education at the elementary and middle school levels. With this …

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Student Robotics 2019: An Educator’s Guide

October 29, 2019

In our inaugural Educator’s Guide, 90 pages of rich and riveting robotics, coding, and real-world relevant learning—featuring exclusive interviews with …