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Jan 2023
Famous Black women in STEM

Black Women in STEM A Ban on African American Studies is a Ban on STEM Education and a major setback for Black women in STEM careers, Here’s Why! In recent legislation, the state of Florida has banned the study of the Advanced Placement (AP)  Course, African American Studies. Though this directly impacts History and Social

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23
Jan 2023
Professional Learning Communities

Professional Learning Communities A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a collaborative group of educators who work together to improve student learning outcomes. Professional Learning Communities focus on creating an instructional environment that promotes collaboration and reflection among teachers, administrators, and other staff members.    PLC’s are designed to provide educators with the resources needed to

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16
Jan 2023
All Hands In

Teachers are leaving the profession at drastic rates and to be honest, we don’t blame them. In our first inaugural episode of Teaching STEM #4Real, I sit down with Dr. Sheldon Eakins and we have a candid conversation about the teacher shortage. You can listen to the full episode here: Ep 01: “I’m Ready to

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2
Jan 2023
Woman Teacher Teaching Student to Read

Dr. Adam Clark opened the session with this question: is there an achievement gap or belief gap? Here at STEM4Real, we believe that it starts with our beliefs. We as change agents must look into dismantling archaic systems and beliefs that do not serve our students. Having conversations about the achievement gap takes bravery and

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19
Dec 2022
Pride in STEM

Pride in Science Science-minded. Tall. Parent. Innovator. Juggler. Blond. Educator. These are just a few of the labels that have been assigned to me. One other label that could be used is Transgender. These labels do not define me but each are a component that makes me who I am. That last label; however, is

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