3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning
Key points: Earlier this year, I was teaching science to a group of rising 9th grade students involved in a summer learning program. Despite not having access to a dedicated lab space, it was important my students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on, tech-enabled, and real-world learning. All the boxes needed to be checked–the […]
5 steps to integrate STEM into student literacy
Key points: In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing disciplines. Reading is seen as a creative subject. It’s colorful, artistic, and filled with imagination and wonder. STEM, by contrast, has a more clinical reputation. It’s a subject of hard equations, facts and logic, which […]
Mumbai University second merit list 2025 releasing today at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in; check details here
How to check Mumbai University second merit list 2025 and complete admission steps MU UG admission 2025: Mumbai University is set to release the second merit list for undergraduate (UG) admissions 2025 today, May 31, 2025. Candidates who have applied for various UG programmes can check their names and admission details on the official admission […]
5 fast and fun Hour of Code resources
Key points: As each year passes, it becomes more clear that the skills students build through STEM activities like coding can contribute to their professional success–even if they don’t enter a STEM field. Each year, Computer Science Education Week (this year, it’s Dec. 9-15) aims to inspire K-12 students and teachers to learn about computer […]
IOB Recruitment 2025: Last date to apply for Local Bank Officer at iob.in, apply here
Indian Overseas Bank Begins 2025 Recruitment For JMGS-I Officers, Apply By May 31 IOB Recruitment 2025: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a premier Public Sector Bank headquartered in Chennai, has officially announced the recruitment of 400 Local Bank Officers across various Indian states. The recruitment drive is for Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS – I) […]
Want to improve STEM education? Here’s how
Key points: Federal agencies, states, and school districts should develop robust methods to expand the use of promising innovations that can improve STEM education from pre-K through high school, according to a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Over several decades, the federal government has allocated resources to strengthen […]
Experts warn US action against Chinese students could undermine science and innovation
US policy targeting Chinese students raises concerns over impact on research and technology. (AI Image) The US government recently announced plans to revoke visas for certain Chinese college students, citing national security concerns tied to affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party or studies in sensitive fields. The announcement, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, […]
Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy
Key points: As a former middle school math teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand how STEM education and literacy can work together to create powerful learning experiences. This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed “science-phobic” classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when […]
Mumbai University UG admission 2025: MU second merit list released, FYBAF cut-off at KPB Hinduja College climbs to 87.33%
Mumbai University PG Admission 2025 Mumbai University merit list 2025: Mumbai University released the second merit list for undergraduate (UG) admissions for the 2025-26 academic year on May 31, 2025. The list is available on the official admission portal muugadmission.samarth.edu.in and includes selected candidates for various courses across multiple colleges affiliated with the university. Alongside […]
Using free resources to connect the environment to education
Key points: As a National Board-Certified Teacher, I love incorporating media literacy, environmental literacy, and civic engagement into my teaching. I want my students to think critically about how things interconnect, and I am always searching for new and engaging ways to help them lead with curiosity. In a recent lesson, I had my students […]