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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

There has recently been an emphasis on providing a solid educational foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in order to provide students with the building blocks to succeed in the 21st century workforce.

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North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center

STEM education data from the National Science Foundation

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Telling stories through music with the NC Symphony

by Caroline Parker | January 16, 2020

Mary Boone, assistant principal flute with the North Carolina Symphony, had a very important request for the group of preschoolers...

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Celebrating wonder with NC Science Olympiad

by Caroline Parker | January 15, 2020

Dylan and Mason of Heritage Middle School in Wake Forest are waiting patiently with their self-made rocket comprised of plastic...

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Perspective | UNC lab schools engage students in STEM

by Charles Coble | January 6, 2020

Welcome to our monthly feature on EducationNC called the NC STEM ScoreCard, written in partnership with the NC Science, Mathematics,...

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Moving from privilege to Title I schools: Ashley Luersman of Moore County

by Alex Granados | December 5, 2019

This piece is part of a series of profiles on great teachers. Click here to read our framing article, and...

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Perspective | Kenan Fellows program leading the way on STEM professional development

by Charles Coble | December 2, 2019

Last month, we examined the new NC Teaching Fellows program. To dive into more of our past STEM ScoreCard topics,...

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NC STEM Center e-update: NC holds steady on national education assessment

by Staff | November 20, 2019

Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is...

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When it comes to equity and education, educators are the change agents

by Mebane Rash | November 7, 2019

“I know the child who feels broken, and STEM is a way to reach those children,” said Mariah Morris, the...

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NC STEM Center e-update: North Carolina receives STEMx Challenge Grant

by Staff | November 7, 2019

Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is...

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Perspective | NC Teaching Fellows program is building a pipeline of STEM teachers

by Charles Coble | November 4, 2019

Last month, we examined STEM teacher success on Praxis qualifying examinations, which are proxy measures for teacher quality for beginning...

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NC STEM Center e-update: Four NC teachers receive PAEMST Award

by Staff | October 25, 2019

Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is...

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Perspective | High water, higher expectations — a STEM learning experience for all ages at App State

by Elisabeth Wall | October 22, 2019

For three days in mid-July, 15 North Carolina high school rising juniors and seniors enrolled in the North Carolina School...

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NC STEM Center e-update: NC ‘Family Code Night’ plans coming soon

by Staff | October 11, 2019

Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is...