Tag Archives: English Language Learners

Ed News: State Legislation Could Accidentally Mess Up Science Education

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Kate Falk

This week in education news, nationwide study revealed that college STEM summer bridge programs double the odds that students plan to pursue a STEM career, compared with students without program exposure; increase in state education funding doesn’t always reach teachers’ … Continue reading →

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Ed News: Summer Programs Increase STEM Learning Opportunities For Visually Impaired Students

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Kate Falk

This week in education news, there is a math and science teacher shortage in Rhode Island; new report finds that most states’ requirements for license renewal, prioritize accumulating credit hours, rather than sustained, targeted professional learning; advancements in assistive tech … Continue reading →

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Ed News: How Maker Education Supports English Language Learners In STEM

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Kate Falk

This week in education news, President Trump proposes merging the Education Department with the U.S. Department of Labor; new report found that a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-funded initiative did not improve student performance; teacher shortage becoming a growing concern … Continue reading →

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Ed News: Girls Draw Even With Boys In High School STEM Classes

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Kate Falk

This week in education news, girls now make up about half the enrollment in high school STEM classes; new proposed California bill would exempt teachers from paying state income taxes; U.S. Education Secretary releases new ESSA guidelines; results of the … Continue reading →

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