February - 2014

Forging the Missing Link: Engineering for Children

What is technology? Anyone living in the first world in the twenty first century can give you examples of technology; however, defining...

Science: Creating Shadows, Learning English

Science to Improve Language. One innovative California school district is tackling the problem of language acquisition in their...

Games in Education

by Victoria Zelvin. Already in schools, teachers and educators are using video games to help foster learning in the classroom. Much of...

Activism and Presidential Profiles in Courage: Potential Lesson Plans

On September 24, 1957, President Dwight David Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army to Little Rock,...

Sharing Love and Joy

We believe that you will add more joy and love to your life, to your class, and to your school if you, your teachers, and students...

How are you Engaging Girls in STEM?

Nurturing Interest. As an educator, particularly for grades k-12, your STEMful influence on girls is crucial for nurturing a new...

Bring Your Own Device in Fairfax, VA

Mantua Elementary is a preK-6 school in a well established neighborhood, serving a diverse population. Mantua provides ESOL and special...

Results of CEI Research Interest Survey

By Christine Mason. CEI conducted an online survey in December 2013-January 2014. We will be using the results to help guide our...

NAESP Academic Rigor Webinar Thurs. Feb. 6

Webinar Description. The NAESP Rigor seminar was developed with an eye toward providing information about rigor in the classroom,...

How are you Promoting Curiosity in Your School?

Open-ended questions. For STEM to result in the freedom necessary for students to be involved as young scientists, students will need...