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This newsletter will help you with Culturally Relevant Assessment, Inclusive Instruction, Racial Literacy & More........
Game-Changing Integrated STEM
Explore Engineering and Computer Science Essentials™—a novel approach to teaching and learning engineering with computer science (CS) and computational thinking as a scaffolded, rigorous, NGSS-aligned curriculum for grades 1–5. Designed to supplement any core science program, Essentials helps meet newly adopted engineering and CS standards and prepares students to become the future workforce.
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App That Helps Students Dive into Black History Using AR
Movers & Shakers NYC has created the free mobile app Kinfolk that transports students to an augmented reality (AR) space where they can walk up to virtual “monuments” of 10 famous Black historical figures and learn their stories.
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From African Fractals to Adinka Computing—Culturally Situated STEM+C Activities
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Culturally Situated Design Tools (CSDTs) team is to improve education, justice, and equity through new STEM+C educational methods. By eliminating misconceptions about race and gender in STEM+C, engaging students, and aiding teachers, CSDTs can simultaneously be used to teach science, empower students, and change perspectives.
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Big Book Deal, August 15, 2021
