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Earth Science Standards Changes Brings New Professional Development Opportunities

February 4, 2021 by Jim Davnie

As Minnesota teachers’ phase in the new academic standards in science some of the most significant changes are about what and at which grade level Minnesota teaches earth science. To support those teachers looking to strengthen their practice and use more place-based approaches the Minnesota … [Continue reading...]

2020 Election Preview

October 22, 2020 by Jim Davnie

The Election is just around the corner, November 3rd and a lot of choices are on the ballots of Minnesotans. The absentee ballot process in Minnesota has been expanded due to COVID and already over 1 million Minnesotans have cast their ballot. There are significant races both at the State and … [Continue reading...]

SciMathMN releases STEM Teacher Center user survey

October 21, 2020 by Jim Davnie

SciMathMN helped to create and has sustained the existence of the Minnesota STEM Teacher Center (a.k.a. The Frameworks) website since it was created in 2011. The website represents a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education to explain and provide resources in support of the current … [Continue reading...]

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...]

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