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Work-based learning is more than “making copies”

When my daughter was in high school, she participated in an internship where she received a course credit for her part-time employment as a nursery attendant at the local fitness gym. Was she aiming f…
Summer dreams become possible through science

Summer dreams become possible through science

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt For two weeks this summer, we glimpsed “beautiful dreams” envisioned by those working at Wake Fo…
Learning in the lab, teaching in the classroom

Learning in the lab, teaching in the classroom

Stepping out of your comfort zone as an earth science teacher into the science lab of a company with locations around the world can be difficult and intimidating, but the rewards are endless. A…
Hands-on science at the NC Research Campus

Hands-on science at the NC Research Campus

What a great day we had visiting the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis on STEM Industry Day! The day began by learning about GMOs and their pros and cons. I now have updated information to share wit…
An English teacher dives into STEM

An English teacher dives into STEM

This summer I visited Great Wolf Lodge as part of North Carolina New School’s STEM Industry Day. Teachers whose schools focus on STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math -- were invited to …

Industry Day connects teachers and coffee

What could education and coffee have in common? I thought about this question in preparation for my visit to S&D Coffee and Tea during last month's STEM Industry Day. After speaking with p…