There is more to STEM than building robots... problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking and more are crucial skills obtained by engaging in STEM activities. Judd Pittman discusses how STEM leads to employment and what the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is doing to address these 21st century skills.
Dr. Louisa Moats discusses the complexities of reading and how the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards should be used to help build professional capacity.
PaTTAN consultants Dr. Laura Moran, Diane Funsten, and Mike Minor talk about the indicators for graduation and how to best support students, kindergarten through high school, in reaching this milestone.
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