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Entrepreneurship with Aloha
Learn the story of the Shaka gesture, make aloha products, have a market day and become part of a movie on the Shaka. PBL, design-thinking, indigenous people, entrepreneurship & innovation curricu …
Read MoreA Tale of Eight Ecosystems (and then some): Introducing Ecospheres!
Creating a statewide STEM Ecosystem seems like a big job… and it is! Because of a growing need for long-term sustainability and in response to COVID-19, in 2020 Pennsylvania’s 8 formal Ecosystems (and …
Read MoreBuilding and Sustaining Relationships with Business and Industry
How is your Ecosystem building and sustaining relationships with business and industry? Are your relationships thriving?Are you struggling? Download the PDF Strong partnerships are the key to building …
Read MoreSTEM IN THE SUMMER: How employers can support STEM learning and exploration in the return to “normal” summer months
STEM IN THE SUMMER: How employers can support STEM learning and exploration in the return to “normal” summer months “Lead with grace and be collaborative. You can’t do everything in a silo.” “Don’t ev …
Read MoreLearn to Engage Governmental Leaders
A Conversation with James Brown from STEM Ed Policy Coalition Where is equity and social justice and STEM with the new administration? What are tangible next steps that leaders of STEM Learning Ecosys …
Read MoreSTEM Ecosystems Talk Policy with the STEM Education Coalition
James Brown, Executive Director of the STEM Education Coalition, joins the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice for a discussion on policy and we can expect with the new administration.
Read MoreSupporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE)
Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE) is an inquiry-based, active learning experience for young people exploring civic participation in their own communities. Learn more about t …
Read MoreFirst Town Hall Session Gathers Hopes, Ideas and Plans for Action
More than 400 Join TIES to Develop Federal STEM Recommendations The chat box was overwhelmed within minutes of the launch of Tuesday’s first STEM Learning Ecosystem Community of Practice’s Town Hall …
Read MoreRacial Equity in College Admissions
Why don’t rich, stimulating, and transformative experiences in out-of-school STEM pre college programs have greater impact on college admissions decisions? How might we ensure that these experiences c …
Read MoreStandardized Testing & College Admissions
‘Be the Disruptor’ Panelists Urge Action to Reinvent the College Admissions Process A panel of college admissions experts urged educators, families, community leaders and others to use this moment to …
Read MoreEcosystems Share: Communities Support and Change in COVID-19
Ecosystem leaders from across the country share stories about how they are engaging families, helping support small business with student jobs, and making significant changes to equity and access with …
Read MoreState Officials Offer Insight for the Crisis – Current and Future Thoughts
Join state officials from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Louisiana to understand what leaders are currently thinking about and what steps they are taking to adjust to new learning demands. Speakers: Lin …
Read MoreMindful Animation
If you’re looking for a way to help your family maintain strong mental health during these difficult times, then this lab is for you. We have two activities to share. The mindful jar is a tool to help …
Read MoreMaking Makers: A Live Reading and Activity with Author Ruth Spiro
Author Ruth Spiro will read aloud her picture book, Made by Maxine, and then introduce a “Maker Challenge” using items you already have around your home. No special materials are needed – in fact, par …
Read MoreJust Like Rube Goldberg: Live Reading and Curiosity Journals
During this virtual lab, you will be invited to not just think outside the box, but get rid of the box entirely. Join Sarah Aronson for a live reading of her picture book biography, Just Like Rube Gol …
Read MoreSTEM Families Virtual Nature Walk
Tired of being stuck in the house? Bring your family outside and join us for a fun filled family nature walk around backyards, nature trails, and neighborhoods across the U.S. Our nature guide has con …
Read MoreSTEM Sports®: Calculating Calories and Heart Rate
How many people feel like some of your healthy habits from the new year have come to a stand still? Too much junk food? Not enough recesses on your family’s daily schedule? Now is the perfect time to …
Read MoreFrom Boredom to Invention and Innovation: A Problem Solving Exploration
Most of our families have been practicing social distancing for weeks and getting over the boredom hump is, no doubt, a challenge in many households. This virtual lab will walk you through how to ques …
Read MoreSTEM Virtual Home Lab – workshops with practical tips, virtual experiments and concrete tools that families and teachers – even those with little time, few resources and no STEM or teaching experience – can use to engage children’s learning.