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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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Taking Tech-for-Good Beyond the Classroom

September 10, 2026

Samsung expands Solve for Tomorrow across the UK and Ireland, combining classroom resources, regional workshops, mentoring and employer experience. One …

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The AI Lessons Classrooms Haven’t Learned Yet

April 07, 2026

As students embrace AI tools faster than schools can adapt, a widening gap is emerging between how learning happens in …

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PBLWorks TEACH for Elementary and High School

March 09, 2026

Elementary and high school teachers can now bring high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL) into their classrooms with greater ease, thanks …

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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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TinkRworks

September 25, 2024

TinkRworks for grades K-8 is a critical piece of STEAM project-based learning initiatives for school systems nationwide. Much more than …

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The Sweet Spot of Tech Integration: Hands-On Projects to Boost Learning

November 29, 2023

Nourishing, high energy, fun work with kids while addressing essential academic requirements. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Mark Gura is …

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Defined Careers

June 14, 2022

You can’t be what you can’t see. Defined Careers levels the playing field by making career experiences for over 450 …

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Driving Through Culturally Responsive Teaching

May 19, 2021

High school math teacher from Hawaii with $25K grant ensures purposeful learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Wesley Adkins Like the …

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Project Pals

September 05, 2019

Designed to manage projects for students ranging from 3rd grade all the way to higher ed, this cool tool is …

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LabCamera

July 24, 2019

This Cool Tool Award Winner is a webcam-based natural science exploration and data logging laboratory designed for STEM education. It …

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3 Projects for Teaching Digital Citizenship in the School Library

March 06, 2019

An elementary school librarian helps students take their learning to that next level. GUEST COLUMN | by Beth Budinich Students …

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Project Pals: A Visual Collaboration Platform for Project-Based Learning

July 23, 2018

A closer look at a web-based application that supports inquiry-driven projects and deep learning. Project Pals streamlines project-based learning (PBL) …

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What Does Learning Look Like in a Globally Connected Classroom?

May 18, 2018

A PTA parent and mother of four takes on the world – one student at a time. INTERVIEW | by …

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The Adventures of Alice in Jakarta

October 27, 2017

An international school educator rekindles a passion for exploration in her students and herself. GUEST COLUMN | by Stephanie Mathews …

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Cool Tool | Book Creator

September 27, 2017

Putting publishing into the hands of students is what this cool tool does. With Book Creator, students aren’t doing busywork, …

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The Future of STEM

August 11, 2017

A real-world approach fosters globally connected project-based learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Richard Larson and Elizabeth Murray Learning in the …

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Lounge Lessons

November 16, 2016

Clearing up persistent teacher misconceptions on blended learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Juliana Finegan Having taught high school and middle school …

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Cool Tool | TCI Econ Alive! The Power to Choose

January 20, 2016

Twenty-five years ago, a group of teachers formed K-12 publisher TCI, based on the principle that the more students are …

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Twisting Fate

November 13, 2015

An influential music and entertainment exec with a bright view brings lessons to education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Named …

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Maker Movement

November 04, 2015

The coolest way to add project-based learning to your classroom or club. GUEST COLUMN| by Sandeep Hiremath Fire-breathing robots, LED …

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No Wonder

October 15, 2015

Using technology to support classroom creativity GUEST COLUMN | by Micheál Heffernan To children, everything is a wonder. Their roving …

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Four Steps to Success

September 01, 2015

A pioneer heading up one of the longest-running edtech entities shares his secret formula. GUEST COLUMN | by Ed Gragert …

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Cool Tool | Nepris

August 05, 2015

Here’s a simple, scalable solution to bring real-world relevance to K-12 classrooms. Nepris helps companies reach teachers who need professionals either …