Math: What’s the Problem? A special video report from the National Science Foundation addresses classroom dynamics, math fluency and the use of technology to foster math learning. http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/math/index.jsp

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Students are growing up in a world overflowing with a variety of high-tech tools, from computers and video games to sophisticated mobile devices. Their schools are gradually following suit, integrating a range of technologies for instructional use. But when it comes to testing students, most revert to an era when iPhones were just a twinkle in some techie’s eye – even though technology can dramatically improve assessment and learning.

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Excerpts from a new Brookings Institution study, “How Well Are American Students Learning?” All too often, policy decisions are based on wishful thinking rather than cautious analysis. As education evolves as a discipline, the careful analysis of high-quality data will provide the foundation for meaningful education reform. . . . Powerful groups, led by the […]

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Analysis of K-12 Engineering Education Curricula in the United States A Preliminary Report What is clear even from this preliminary research is the great diversity in content, organization, and purpose of many of the curricular materials that have been developed to-date. This diversity reflects the complexity and breadth of modern engineering. At the same time, […]

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Engineering students at UCLA provide online tutoring in math and science and also host a discussion forum. http://esc.seas.ucla.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=453

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Not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions capable of conducting a quality overnight or day camp experience that introduces young people to metal-forming careers in manufacturing may apply. Collaborations between educational institutions and camp organizations are encouraged. Note: Applications for 2009 are closed. http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/Apply-for-Grants.cfm

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In 2009, the Motorola Foundation will provide $5 million in Innovation Generation Grants to organizations that engage U.S. Pre-K through 12 students, especially girls and underrepresented minorities, and teachers in STEM programming. Any U.S. non-profit organization may apply. Schools and school districts may apply. For more information, go to www.motorola.com/giving.

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This annual competition provides high school students, grades 9 – 12, the opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment. Each year, student teams will be asked to address a challenge that confronts one of our nation’s leading industries. The Governor’s Cup State Level Challenge will be issued to participating teams […]

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The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) bills itself as the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, providing a forum for more than 1,500 high school students from over 40 countries to showcase their independent research. It is only for students in grades 9-12. http://sciserv.org/isef/

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