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Celebrate Career and Technical Education Across Minnesota

February 23, 2022 by Jim Davnie

Tuesday, February 23 SciMathMN hosted a dynamic event celebrating career and technical education marking CTE Month. Representatives from the Minnesota State University System, Project Lead the Way, and CTE leaders from across the state spoke to what's working with students today and what's … [Continue reading...]

Celebrating Career Technical Education during CTE Month

February 13, 2022 by Jim Davnie

On February 22nd, 2022 10-11:00 am SciMathMN, in collaboration with Minnesota State Career and Technical Education, will bring together CTE leaders from across the state to share their stories and ideas to connect experiences to students. Join us to celebrate the great STEM successes in programs … [Continue reading...]

Minnesota Department of Education Releases First Draft of New Mathematics Standards

February 7, 2022 by Jim Davnie

The Minnesota Department of Education has released the first draft of new academic standards in mathematics, an important step in the standards review process. The first draft consists of the twenty proposed anchor standards, those standards that act as a summary of all student learning expected in … [Continue reading...]

Minnesota Starts Review of Mathematics Standards

November 18, 2021 by Jim Davnie

First Review of What Students Should Learn in Math Since 2007 Minnesota initiated its first review of state standards in mathematics education since 2007 November 18 with the first meeting of the mathematics standards review committee. The committee is a 36 member group made up of public school … [Continue reading...]

STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair makes successful return

September 16, 2021 by Jim Davnie

After a year’s hiatus due the State Fairs Covid-19 related cancellation STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair successfully returned this year. First day Fair attendance was hampered by many Minnesotans having concerns about the Fair acting as a risky event for pandemic transmission in large crowds … [Continue reading...]

End of legislative session highlights enhanced STEM opportunities

July 6, 2021 by Jim Davnie

With the Governor’s signature on this year’s K12 education budget June 29, coupled with the Minnesota Department of Education announcement of how it will use $125.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds highlight several strategies enhancing STEM education opportunities. The 2021 session … [Continue reading...]

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