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76 stories tagged with "Stem Learning"
Virginia High School Gets America's First Quantum Computer
Innovation•Oct 16

Virginia High School Gets America's First Quantum Computer

A Virginia high school is about to make history by becoming the first in America to house a quantum computer on campus. Students will get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology that could open doors to 800,000 future jobs.

New Scientist•2 min read
Michelin Grants Bring STEM Innovation to 1,000 Students
Innovation•Oct 9

Michelin Grants Bring STEM Innovation to 1,000 Students

Eleven teachers across Lexington County just received $5,000 in grants to bring 3D printing, robotics, and hands-on STEM projects to more than 1,000 students. From ninja math mentors to underwater seafloor models, classrooms are getting creative upgrades this year.

Google News - School Innovation•3 min read
Syracuse Students Answer Call to Close Math Gap
Acts of Kindness•Oct 6

Syracuse Students Answer Call to Close Math Gap

College volunteers are stepping up to help elementary students in Syracuse, where only 18% of kids are proficient in math. A simple solution could transform outcomes while saving millions.

Acts of Kindness Desk•3 min read
Miami School Opens $2M Innovation Space for 38 Campuses
Solutions•Oct 3

Miami School Opens $2M Innovation Space for 38 Campuses

A Miami middle school just unveiled an interactive learning space with robot kits, virtual headsets, and games students play with their feet. It's part of a three-year plan bringing cutting-edge tech to 38 schools across the district.

Google News - School Innovation•3 min read
Florida School Breaks Ground on $4M Arts Innovation Center
Innovation•Oct 3

Florida School Breaks Ground on $4M Arts Innovation Center

The Bolles School just started construction on a 6,800-square-foot center that will blend arts, technology, and hands-on learning for middle schoolers. Thanks to generous donors, students will soon have access to 3D printers, music studios, and creative spaces designed to spark the next generation of innovators.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
School Greenhouses Boost Attendance from 30% to 90%
Solutions•Oct 2

School Greenhouses Boost Attendance from 30% to 90%

High-tech greenhouses in Australian schools are teaching students to grow food while improving attendance, engagement, and STEM learning. Nine Queensland schools now use the program to tackle food insecurity and give students hands-on skills for life.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Kids Program Humanoid Robots at iCode School
Innovation•Sep 15

Kids Program Humanoid Robots at iCode School

Children at 18 iCode School campuses are now programming 4-foot-tall humanoid robots to high-five them, preparing for a future where AI and robotics reshape every career. The franchise is pioneering education that teaches kids not just coding, but how to work alongside artificial intelligence.

Google News - School Innovation•3 min read
Bremen Opens Free Science Festival for 30,000 Visitors
Innovation•Sep 10

Bremen Opens Free Science Festival for 30,000 Visitors

A three-day science festival is transforming Bremen's largest park into an open-air laboratory where kids and families can build robots, crash-test paper bridges, and explore how cameras work. Best part? It's completely free.

Innovation Desk•2 min read
Missouri School With 39 Students Reaches National Finals
Innovation•Sep 10

Missouri School With 39 Students Reaches National Finals

A tiny rural elementary school is proving size doesn't limit success. Latham Elementary in Missouri just became one of five national finalists for its innovative approach to education.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
Samsung Invites 400K UK Students to Solve Real Problems
Innovation•Sep 9

Samsung Invites 400K UK Students to Solve Real Problems

A free tech innovation program just expanded to give more young people hands-on experience turning classroom ideas into real-world solutions. Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow is now open to every secondary school across the UK and Ireland.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
Ex-NASA Engineer Plans to Bring Magic to Every Classroom
Innovation•Sep 6

Ex-NASA Engineer Plans to Bring Magic to Every Classroom

Mark Rober, the former NASA engineer behind viral glitter bomb videos, is launching a nationwide plan to make science education as addictive as social media. His approach proves that curiosity spreads fastest when learning feels like play.

TED•3 min read
Johannesburg Inner-City School Tops Global Maths Contest
Community Heroes•Aug 28

Johannesburg Inner-City School Tops Global Maths Contest

A school in central Johannesburg just beat students from 20 countries to win a worldwide maths competition. CityKidz Pre & Primary School proves that location doesn't limit potential when teaching is excellent and community stands strong.

Daily Maverick•3 min read