Broadening participation in STEM through equity-minded high-impact practices: a multimodal systematic review
Broadening participation in STEM through equity-minded high-impact practices: a multimodal systematic review

This article examined 38 programs aiming to broaden participation in undergraduate STEM education using an equity-minded HIP framework. Explore the findings and discover essential recommendations for researchers and funders to implement equity-minded practices to broaden participation.

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NEW BOOK HELPS EDUCATORS REACH NEURODIVERGENT K-12 LEARNERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND MATH
NEW BOOK HELPS EDUCATORS REACH NEURODIVERGENT K-12 LEARNERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND MATH

A new book by TERC researcher Jodi Asbell-Clarke, PhD, MA, MSc,  Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners in STEM, is now available for educators, administrators, and others with an interest in neurodivergent learners.

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Exploring Data Science Through the Lens of Civics Education
Exploring Data Science Through the Lens of Civics Education

A research and development project that explores the potential for engaging students in investigations of real-world civic datasets in ways that align with and support middle school social studies content.

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Forum for Equity in Elementary Mathematics
Forum for Equity in Elementary Mathematics

A place for educators to reflect on and discuss equity, access, identity, and agency in the elementary mathematics classroom.

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Diálogos
Diálogos

Engaging Latinx parents as research partners, to leverage informal family engineering activities that boost preschoolers’ executive function skills.

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“So, we kind of started from scratch, no pun intended”: What can students learn from designing games?
“So, we kind of started from scratch, no pun intended”: What can students learn from designing games?

In the Building systems from Scratch program, designing a game about climate change requires students to carry out multiple learning tasks in parallel, that is, (1) applying systems thinking to climate change concepts; (2) understanding and applying game design principles, and (3) systematically mapping knowledge of a science topic into a game by programming and engaging in CT practices.

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Center for Equitable Family STEM Learning
Center for Equitable Family STEM Learning

The Center for Equitable Family STEM Learning at TERC explores the intersection of equity, STEM education, and family learning. Our definitions of each of these anchoring concepts continue to evolve through our collaborations with families and community partners.and communities.

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The TERC Video Showcase is Now Live!
The TERC Video Showcase is Now Live!

Join TERC researchers in an interactive 8-day event. View short 3-minute videos showcasing TERC’s innovative work aimed at broadening participation and inspiring all learners to engage in high quality science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and CS learning experiences. Be sure to share your questions and ideas with the presenters and other visitors by posting to each presentation’s discussion.

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Climate and Equity Institute participant featured in local publication.
Climate and Equity Institute participant featured in local publication.

The article titled, BRHS teacher Emily Higgins attends MacArthur Foundation Institute on Climate and Equity describes Emily’s participation in the Climate and Equity Institute, held at the Schoodic Institute, in Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine. Read the full article here.

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Discover the new Center for Equitable Family STEM Learning at TERC.
Discover the new Center for Equitable Family STEM Learning at TERC.

Partnering with communities to study and support equitable STEM learning for families in informal and everyday learning contexts.

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