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The US House of Representatives Student App Challenge

February 3, 2014 by Peter Lindstrom

Modeled after the Congressional Art Competition, the House Student App Challenge promotes Computer Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education by recognizing and incentivizing our nation’s young programming talent. The … [Continue reading]

North Hennepin Community College First Annual Tech Fest

February 1, 2014 by Peter Lindstrom

North Hennepin Community College is excited to host a Tech Fest on February 18, 2014, from 5:30-10:00pm in its Center for Business and Technology! Local tech companies, such as The Network Guys, Microsoft, Northhighland Worldwide Consulting, Pure, … [Continue reading]

Jefferson Middle School designs winning app

February 1, 2014 by Peter Lindstrom

Jefferson Township Middle School is once again a contender for the second year of Verizon’s Innovative App Challenge. Students were tasked with developing a mobile application to solve a problem in their community or school. The result was … [Continue reading]

Get your program recognized as a leader in STEM learning!

January 24, 2014 by Peter Lindstrom

Get your program recognized as a leader in STEM learning! Change the Equation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, CEO-led coalition focused on advancing STEM literacy, is reopening STEMworks. The database is the premier tool for business leaders and other … [Continue reading]

Should schools teach ‘soft skills?’ Many say ‘yes’

January 24, 2014 by Peter Lindstrom

Recent graduates may not be ready for the workforce for a reason increasingly common in the 21st century: soft skills, or the lack thereof. According to USA Today, businesses say potential employees “lack the proper business skills and other … [Continue reading]

Upcoming Event: Seeking Agreement on How to Close Minnesota’s Achievement Gap

January 23, 2014 by Peter Lindstrom

For years, you have come to the Achievement Gap Committee’s Brown Bag lunches to hear from a wide range of education professionals, researchers, and policy makers on how to close the achievement gap. This winter, we are asking the question: Are there … [Continue reading]

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