Monthly Newsletter – August 2024

Tomorrow marks the start of Literacy & Numeracy Week! From August 29th to September 4th, this week was created to highlight the importance of numeracy and literacy – the basics of our education –and the recent addition (no pun intended) of digital literacy in this increasingly digital world. Read more to find resources, books, and activities to celebrate.

Our Latest Blogs

• Celebrate National Aviation Day in Your Classroom
• Graphic Novels and Comics: Visual Literacy Meets STEM
• The Engineering Design Process vs. The 5E Model

Literacy & Numeracy Resources You’ll Love

• NSW Education – Games, resources, and challenges for your school to celebrate!
• Code Club – Free resources to start your own coding club, with activities and lesson plans!
• Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers – Step-by-step activities focused around Literacy & Numeracy Week.
• National Numeracy – Numeracy activities broken down by age level.

Books for Literacy & Numeracy

• Just Read It by Jarred Amato
• A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott
• How Many Jelly Beans? by Andrea Menotti
• What’s the Point of Math? by DK
• Visible Learning for Literacy, Grades K-12 by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Hattie

New Podcast: “STEM to Stern”

The STEM to Stern hosts, Jake and Chauntée, are seasoned STEM educators and professionals dedicated to making STEM accessible and engaging for all. With diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for innovation, they bring unique perspectives and expertise to each episode.

Check out our latest 5-minute episode, “What role does STEM play in career connections for students?” and subscribe for weekly releases to your inbox!

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Recent STEM News

• Science Daily: New heaviest exotic antimatter nucleus
• EdTech Magazine: E-Rate Funding Expansion Puts the Wheels on School Bus Wi-Fi Eligibility
• EdSurge: Teaching Bilingual Learners in Rural Schools