Category: Stem
TEACHER VOICE: We don’t have a math problem in Arkansas or in the United States. We have a culture problem
For 23 years, I’ve taught high school math. And for 23 years, I’ve been told by people that they either […]
March 2, 2026
New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning
Key points: Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a provider of and advocate for hands-on STEM and career-connected learning, has announced a new partnership with […]
February 25, 2026
Alabama made a big investment in elementary math, but underresourced schools still have a long way to go
GREENVILLE, Ala. — Toward the end of a math lesson on a sunny Friday in October, fourth-grade teacher D’Atra Howard […]
February 20, 2026
OPINION: Pathways for future scientists are becoming scarce, threatening a strong and innovative workforce
When I was 17, I didn’t know a single scientist. I did not grow up around labs, research universities or […]
February 16, 2026
This state tried to overhaul math instruction. It didn’t go as planned
LEHI, Utah — It was the last class before Thanksgiving break, and high school math teacher Sarah Gale was dishing […]
February 12, 2026
San Diego math decline reveals need for statewide strategy
Credit: Pexels A report about declining math preparation at UC San Diego has been generating hysterical headlines in national news […]
December 16, 2025
Teaching Machines to Spot Human Errors in Math Assignments
When completing math problems, students often have to show their work. It’s a method teachers use to catch errors in […]
December 11, 2025
Lack of Guidelines and Expertise Prove Challenging for AI Use in Schools
Emily Musil reviews her 11- and 13-year-old children’s report cards, scanning through the typical categories: language arts, math, social studies. […]
December 2, 2025
How I Turned Our School’s Tech Lab Into a Space Where Students Thrive
This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. I turn the key […]
November 12, 2025