10 Exciting Math Competitions for Grades 3-5; Unleashing the Potential of Young Mathematicians

by Maureen Ryan Thorpe Is your mathematics student already showing a competitive spark at 8, 9, 10 years old? A math competition might be just the outlet they need to Read More…

6 Ways to Inspire High School Students to use STEM to Solve Real World Problems

By Lakshya Jain   As a high school teacher, you know how important it is to inspire your students to use their STEM skills to solve real world problems. By Read More…

The 6 Best Coding Resources for High School Students

 By Aisha Makama  Are you looking to learn how to code? Here are 5 top coding resources that will help you learn how to code like a pro. These resources Read More…

3 Engaging Wind Power Projects for Middle-School Students

by Maureen Ryan Thorpe Looking for ways to introduce lessons on renewable energy to your middle-school students? Bringing kids into the conversation early shows them how important renewables are and Read More…

3 Easy Composting Projects for K-2 Students

by Maureen Ryan Thorpe For K-2 kids, nothing is more fun than digging in the dirt. So why not turn a messy playtime activity into a fun lesson on sustainability?  Read More…

Best Upcoming Educational Conferences for Educators

Image Credit by Claudio Schwartz Educational Conferences, a dime of a dozen? As a reader, the word conference may stir some intriguing ideas; mass gatherings, monotonous lectures, and a futile Read More…

Three Summer Programs for Teachers to Consider this Year

Image Credit by JESHOOTS With Summer around the corner and schools approaching the end of another semester, both students and teachers are developing plans for the free time on hand. Read More…

The Future of Microchips in America

Microchips have been used in the technology that we use on a daily basis for decades now. From your old game consoles to the most high-end desktop setups, microchips are Read More…

A Deeper Look at the Unknown

Image Credit by Pixabay For years, scientists have been trying to explore outside of our beloved planet, to seek out new possibilities or other unknown life forms that exist. People Read More…

Discovering Talents

Many people struggle to find their talents. Coming into high school, society puts a lot of pressure on high school students to figure out their hobbies or future career path. Read More…

LLCipher Summer Program Introduces Students to Cryptography

Image Credit by Lakshya Jain Last week, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory hosted a one-week program introducing high school students to cryptography, a technique for securing data. Read More…

Best STEM Middle Grade Books

When studying STEM, children often tend to read lots of non-fiction books. However, there are plenty of fun fiction books that can be used to gain a child’s attention and Read More…