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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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Before You Blame AI, Try Making a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

January 27, 2026

A simple classroom exercise offers a powerful lesson for enterprises struggling to turn generative AI investment into meaningful results. GUEST …

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Xploris and MyStemKits

November 14, 2025

Compact, colorful, and creative, Xploris is an all-in-one STEAM solution designed for K–6 students to explore science, technology, engineering, art, …

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The New Face of CTE: Robotics, Personalization, and Real-World Readiness

July 24, 2025

Inside the movement that’s turning robotics into a catalyst for deeper learning, student engagement, and future-ready skills. GUEST COLUMN | …

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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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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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For Space Students, the Launchpad Is the New Classroom

March 04, 2025

Out-of-this-world startups, hands-on learning, and STEM education. GUEST COLUMN | by Jeff Gardner As the space workforce grows and more …

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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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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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Bringing Structure to Learning

October 01, 2024

An architect of small models makes a big impact on education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Brazilian architect Marcio Sequeira …

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To Deeply Engage In Learning

August 27, 2024

This edtech begs the question, is there any other way? INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Highly commended by the Dental …

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ExploreLearning Science4Us

August 05, 2024

This award-winning Cool Tool covers Inquiry, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science with lessons specifically designed 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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Onshape for Education

August 22, 2022

Onshape is a very impressive 3D computer-aided design (CAD) platform that is entirely online – possibly the first and only of …

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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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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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Maple Calculator

July 14, 2021

The Maple Calculator is a free app-based calculator from Maplesoft, the company behind one of the world’s most powerful …

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The State of STEM: A Guide for Educators & Parents

December 15, 2020

NOTE TO EDUCATORS | by Mark Gura [The passage below is excerpted from, “A Real-World Opportunity: Some background, purpose, and …

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STREAM Missions

November 20, 2020

Adding the ‘skillful reading’ part to the STEAM curriculum. CLASS NOTES | by Mark Gura Each semester, I invite a …

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STEM Connect from Discovery Education

August 18, 2020

Built to bring STEM to life and enhance core curriculum, STEM Connect helps students develop the creative, critical thinking, communication, …

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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 …

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CoderZ

September 03, 2019

A powerful, easy to use, online platform that teaches students in grades 6-12 valuable STEM skills such as coding, robotics …

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“Houston, we have a problem…”

August 05, 2019

And now, some news from Space Foundation, the world’s premier non-profit leader in space awareness: “Houston, we have a problem…” …

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Using Real Engineering Tools in College

October 17, 2018

An engineering professor discusses how to expand student horizons through campus-wide software accessibility. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero The world …