What’s the state of STEM?

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Key points: AI is becoming increasingly critical in STEM education, and 96 percent of teachers say they believe AI will become an intrinsic part of education within the next decade, according to a new survey from Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Despite this growing belief, 97 percent of surveyed teachers say they lack the necessary resources […]

Rising ‘black carbon’ heating Himalayan snow: Study

Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Levels of black carbon — ultra-fine particles of carbon that come from vehicles, stoves and wood-fire — in the Himalayas have been rising for most of the past two decades, according to a study by the think-tank Climate Trends. This is contributing to warmer snow, increasing the risk […]

4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

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Key points: When you hear the word calculator, I bet your mind immediately goes to math class and solving problems that can’t be solved efficiently in your head or on paper. While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and […]

AP PGECET 2025 hall ticket released at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in; exam from June 6

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APSCHE issues AP PGECET 2025 hall ticket; check schedule and download steps AP PGECET hall ticket 2025: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has officially released the hall ticket for the Andhra Pradesh Postgraduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (AP PGECET) 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the examination can now download […]

5 powerful ways to link STEM lessons to real-world applications

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Key points: “Why are we learning this?” This is a question every educator has faced before. To be fair, it’s a valid question. Students are naturally curious, and it’s normal for them to wonder about the knowledge that they’re acquiring. The real issue is how we, as educators, choose to respond to them. In my […]

5 practical ways to integrate AI into high school science

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Key points: STEM learning is critical for all students, regardless of their postsecondary path, but by high school, engagement often drops and students lose interest in critical subject matters. AI can make complex topics more accessible, personalize instruction, and provide real-time feedback. Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high […]

Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

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Key points: I have worked in many different states and in many different learning environments throughout my 19-year career as an educator. For the past 13 years I have been honored to teach at Agora Cyber Charter School. Established in 2005, Agora Cyber Charter School is an online public school for Pennsylvania students in kindergarten […]