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Decoding STEM/STEAM: New Report Released
The Toy Association, NAA Corporate Advisory Board member and co-partner in the new Play Ambassador program, has released Decoding STEM/STEAM.
STEM vs. STEAM: Why the “A” is Essential
In recent years, there has been momentum to include the arts in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning.
Defy the Limits of STEAM Learning Through Design
During Appleton's Afterschool Labs program, the sounds of construction, negotiation and laughter fill the classroom as students race to complete a Maker Day challenge.
How Art Motivates STEM Learning
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math—the subjects called STEM—continue to be a major focal point in education. This urgent focus on STEM came from the growing concern that education was not providing the building blocks necessary for students to achieve successful future employment in an increasingly technical world.
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