​[[{“value”:” Friday, the Ohio STEM Learning Network hosted the State Showcase for the #STEMorbitsOhio Design Challenge at Battelle’s headquarters. This event celebrated the innovation and hard work of all participating students, culminating in the announcement of the state winners of the challenge. Read on for a photo album from the event, state winners, and a full listing of all the…

​[[{“value”:” Play is a fundamental part of how learning occurs, and so it’s no surprise that fun and games have long been a cornerstone of education. Game-based learning and gamified curricula have captured the imaginations of educators and students alike. However, as we develop blending digital games and learning, the true potential of these innovative approaches lies not just in…

​[[{“value”:” On any given day in 2018, you could walk into my science classroom and see my students doing the following: competitively measuring the growth of their soybean plants, self-assuredly identifying the macroinvertebrates in the river behind the school, “accidentally” landing their rockets on the school roof, earnestly searching for tardigrades under the microscope, and building trebuchets to launch ping…

​[[{“value”:” Where does enchantment with stars and space or love for tinkering start? Building a telescope with a grandparent or working alongside a parent on a car maintenance project may launch a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). These opportunities can help inspire a passion for STEM and open exciting possibilities for the future. STEM Next Opportunity…

​ 3 Fun, Free St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities! These three STEM activities are quick and easy to put together, are free, and will help you celebrate the holiday – STEM style! 1. Screen-Free Coding Activity Requiring just a box of Lucky Charms cereal, this activity comes with a printable sheet that helps teach young’uns about coding. Though simple graphing…

​[[{“value”:” STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. This can put students on the track to success from…

​ Recently Dearborn Public Schools has created an ant-vaping committee which includes the PTA, community organizations and student leaders in order to come up with the best course of action to take in addressing this issue.  Part of this work is to better understand the scope and causes of this issue in our community.  To assist with this the group has created a…

​[[{“value”:” The benefits of online schools for gifted students are worth considering for those outpacing their classmates in traditional schools. Through these schools, students can engage with like-minded peers on the same level as them, work at a pace they are comfortable with, and enjoy access to a wider range of advanced studies for their grade level. Students can access…