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Math
Jane Doty MacKenzie // Mar. 8, 2012 // 10:16 AM

Girls’ interests in math and science are influenced by the world around them, so it’s important to expose them to successful women in STEM fields. More



Sandra Lilley // Jan. 27, 2012 // 1:13 PM

For high school students, standardized test are required in order to apply to most American colleges and universities. More



Andrew Meltzoff and Dario Cvencek // Oct. 10, 2011 // 12:01 PM

Research shows that cultural stereotypes affect how boys and girls perceive their mathematical abilities as early as second grade. More



Martin O'Malley // Sep. 26, 2011 // 2:00 PM

In this rapidly changing, knowledge-based global economy, the most important investments we make are in our people – our greatest asset. More



Camilo Smith // Sep. 20, 2011 // 3:11 PM

Berkeley High School in California has one of the highest African-American graduation rates in the country. The school district made closing the achie   More



Tina Barseghian // Aug. 11, 2011 // 10:20 AM

Digital innovations are changing the face of STEM education. MindShift editor Tina Barseghian writes about a few of her favorites. More



Education Nation // Jul. 27, 2011 // 8:46 AM

Dr. Arthur Benjamin is one-part math professor, one-part magician, and one-part walking calculator. More



Dana Chivvis // Jul. 22, 2011 // 1:39 PM

At Horizons summer camp in Rumson, N.J., kids polish their math skills, work on their reading, and learn to take the plunge. More



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