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New research shows students with NMSI-trained teachers enroll in college, complete degrees, and earn STEM degrees at higher rates than peers nationwide.

To drive meaningful and equitable STEM outcomes, districts must move beyond isolated efforts and invest in system-wide approaches, including high-quality professional development. 

For Trish Hammond, military life isn’t a chapter; it’s the whole book.

Born at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, she moved nine times as a military child, has spent more than 30 years as a military spouse, and raised two kids who currently serve in the...

Students are already using AI—so how do we help them use it well? This entry explores how educators can guide responsible AI use and why professional development matters more than ever.

In this companion piece to our entry, Workplace Readiness Requires Stronger STEM Education , discover how high-quality professional development (PD) for educators plays a critical role in preparing students for tomorrow’s STEM workforce.

A bright, curious middle schooler may already believe she isn’t a “math person.” She might not have seen anyone like her in a STEM career, or she hasn’t yet experienced the thrill of solving problems with numbers, circuits, or code. Maybe her teacher sighs when handing back her latest...