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Whether you’re just beginning to expose your 3rd grade classrooms to physical science or working through tough concepts with your AP Chemistry class, giving students a break from papers and desks with a hands-on STEM activity will help keep them engaged and show them how the concepts they’re learning apply in real-world situations.

Your STEM programs are vital to the success of students everywhere in their academic pursuits and workforce readiness. So how do you make sure the programs you've implemented are a success? Check out our latest article which includes several key metrics by which you can measure success in STEM education programs.

In this article, NMSI CEO Jeremy Anderson reflects on moderating NMSI's recent webinar, "Building a STEM Future: the Critical Need for Workforce Readiness Today." Joined by several representatives from some of NMSI's biggest supporters, the panel discussed how to best inspire students to pursue careers in STEM and who is responsible for STEM workforce readiness. Check out Jeremy's reflections here and watch the full webinar for more!

As an educator, you know that creating an inclusive STEM classroom goes beyond arranging desks and decorating walls; it's about nurturing a space where every student feels a deep sense of belonging. This sense of belonging is crucial for their success and is a testament to your empathy and care. An inclusive STEM classroom can significantly impact student engagement, performance, and interest in STEM fields.

Educators play a vital role in encouraging students to pursue their passions in STEM, especially students furthest from opportunity. But it can be difficult to ensure you're providing students with the right resources to see themselves in STEM, so we've created some practical suggestions and helpful STEM classroom resources to get you started.

To evaluate the impact of NMSI’s Professional Development Services in middle school classrooms, we partnered with West Coast Analytics, a third-party research firm. The firm’s report showed significant gains in crucial metrics, demonstrating the impact that NMSI’s well-structured, sustained professional development can have on both teachers and students.