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STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. There is a renewed focus on the teaching and learning of these subjects—including computer science—due to the advanced skill sets required for today's careers; a perceived lack of interest among students; and, in some cases, the underrepresentation of certain races and genders in these fields of study and work. The Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards are propelling the STEM education movement and infusing hands-on, real-world learning into classrooms.
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In the December 2014 issue of Educational Leadership, the magazine takes a look at how to give students valuable STEM experiences. While transdisciplinary STEM units are ideal, they are not the only way to give students valuable STEM experiences.
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See examples and find inspiration for improving STEM instruction as you visit an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school that are focused on educating, engaging, and exciting all of their students in STEM subjects.
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