Schools use geospatial lessons for real-world learning  | | (vector1st) | Students across several states are boosting their geospatial literacy by using geographical information system software to create maps with real-world applications, such as mapping local fire hydrants for emergencies, project-based learning advocate Suzie Boss writes in this blog post. She highlights recent efforts to expand the use of GIS in K-12 schools. Edutopia.org/PBL Planning blog (7/28)
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 | Calif. middle school considers new model for educating boys  | | (Cavan Images) | An all-boys, private middle school in California is re-imagining education for male students, focusing less on traditional stereotypes and more on so-called "soft skills," including empathy. The school also requires students to take "work" classes -- a replacement for traditional shop classes -- as part of their core academic program. National Public Radio (7/27)
| STEM camps focus on engaging more girls Silicon Valley's iD Tech is working to make girls feel welcome at its summer camps for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, which currently are dominated by boys. The camps offer various STEM-related projects, including robotics, working with Legos, video-game design and coding. Other colleges and tech companies also are conducting outreach efforts as they try to stop the waning interest in STEM that may occur among girls after middle school. The Baltimore Sun (7/25) Other News |  | We must open the doors of opportunity. But we must also equip our people to walk through those doors." -- Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th U.S. president | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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