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CODE.ORG’s 2020 State of Computer Science

October 21, 2020 by Jim Davnie

Code.org, a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science education, with a priority for young women and other students from underrepresented groups, released its fourth annual State of Computer Science Education in the United States this month. The report is co-authored with … [Continue reading...]

A Very Minnesota ACT Report

October 14, 2020 by Jim Davnie

ACT released their report on the performance of the 2020 graduating class today. Minnesota received a very Minnesota report. The good news? Minnesota continues to lead the nation in ACT scores among states that like us test high percentage of students. The bad news? While Students of Color and … [Continue reading...]

COVID-19 concerns force cancellation of State Fair

June 19, 2020 by Jim Davnie

The Minnesota State Fair Board has made the decision to cancel the 2020 State Fair due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus. This forces the cancellation of the annual STEM Day at the Fair. We hope to be back in our usual places on opening day of the 2021 Great Minnesota Get Together. … [Continue reading...]

Distance Learning Resources for Minnesota Teachers and Parents

March 30, 2020 by Jim Davnie

The transition to distance learning for Minnesota schools opens a whole new set of opportunities and challenges for teachers and support staff. Parents who are home are looking for resources, teachers will be trying approaches, seeing what works, what doesn’t, and then looking for more … [Continue reading...]

Transcending Boundaries Conference Announces Extensive List of Session Partners

November 11, 2019 by Jim Davnie

SciMathMN and The Works, joint hosts of the December 3 conference Transcending Boundaries; Connecting School, Career, and Community Through STEM, announced an expansive list of conference partners November 1. Conference participants will be able to choose from a variety of sessions exploring … [Continue reading...]

Transcending Boundaries: Connecting School, Career, and Community Through STEM Conference Tuesday, December 3

May 29, 2019 by Jim Davnie

Please join SciMathMN and The Works Museum at Transcending Boundaries: Connecting School, Career and Communities Through STEM Tuesday, December 3rd at the University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center in St. Paul. There you will connect with Minnesota’s STEM educators, … [Continue reading...]

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