A local foundation is hosting its an inaugural gala to raise money for scholarships in honor of its namesake and local educator, the late Michael W. Hoke. Hoke, a graduate of Lamar University, taught middle and high school science classes in West Orange-Cove CISD for more than 30 years and […]
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The CDC’s anti-science COVID-19 guidance is helping schools mask children again
There is no end to the anti-science COVID-19 diktats being handed down in some pockets of the country. The worst of those are the ones still being imposed on children. Last week, San Diego announced that it would once again impose mask mandates on children. Children who do not want […]
Improving science literacy means changing science education
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain To graduate with a science major, college students must complete between 40 and 60 credit hours of science coursework. That means spending around 2,500 hours in the classroom throughout their undergraduate career. However, research has shown that despite all that effort, most college science courses give […]
Marcos’ ideal education system: English-speaking students good at science and math
MANILA, Philippines — In his first State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described his plans for improving the education system, which revolved around reconsidering the use of English as the medium of instruction in schools and enhancing students’ performance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). “Foreign […]
Kansas joins agreement to promote computer science, expand education
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Governor Laura Kelly has joined a multi-state agreement to promote computer science and expand education in the field. On Thursday morning, July 7, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says she signed onto a multi-state agreement that expands computer science education in K-12 schools. The agreement, led by […]
Kristensen: Second Health Science Education Complex to expand offerings | Local News
KEARNEY — With 20% of doctors ready to retire and the COVID pandemic taking a toll on thousands of medical professionals, the outlook for medical care in Nebraska is bleak, but the situation is worse in rural Nebraska. Because of the physician shortage, all but two counties in the a […]
PowerSchool Joins Over 500 CEOs and Nonprofit Leaders in Call to Prioritize Computer Science Education in K-12 Schools | Business
FOLSOM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 14, 2022– PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, joins national nonprofit organization Code.org and over 500 of the nation’s top industry, nonprofit, and education leaders to issue a letter calling on state governments and education leaders to “update […]
Education meets the metaverse | The Star
WE have entered the metaverse century. It will quickly be as pervasive as social media. The way we educate learners and equip lecturers should consequently improve to choose gain of this new prospect. As the metaverse infrastructure is nonetheless becoming built, scientists, educators, policymakers and electronic designers have the possibility […]
Improving science literacy means changing science education | Discovery
(The Discussion is an independent and nonprofit source of news, evaluation and commentary from tutorial professionals.) Zahilyn D. Roche Allred, Florida Worldwide College (THE Conversation) To graduate with a science significant, college or university students ought to full concerning 40 and 60 credit rating hours of science coursework. That suggests […]
Why not prioritize science education?
Push releases issued by the Florida Office of Schooling are usually overflowing with superior news. All the things is fantastic. Student functionality is generally trending upward. Our state govt is performing all the things proper when it comes to education and learning. But the it’s-constantly-sunny-in-Florida mantra in truth has dark […]