As educators, we’re always looking for ways to measure our learners’ success beyond test scores. In Computer Science, it can be especially difficult to differentiate between students just using computers and students actually understanding fundamental concepts. When you evaluate your students’ CS proficiency, remember to take these things into consideration:

The Museum of Science and EiE are committed to closing the STEM opportunity gap for girls, students of color, and students from rural and low socioeconomic backgrounds. As part of that commitment, we have a full-time team dedicated to building partnerships and seeking funding to support under-resourced schools and community organizations.

Last year, we were honored to bring you resources for an uncertain educational landscape, including professional development seminars and innovative resources for virtual learning solutions. We’re thrilled to have worked with incredible educators across the country to provide what you’ve come to expect from EiE programs: adaptable, engaging resources that inspire STEM literacy in learners of all ages.

While we know 2020 wasn’t what anyone expected, the EiE team was honored to support our community of learners and partner with educators to meet the changing needs this year. Designing hands-on experiences that bring the joy of STEM discovery to educators, students, and families is our mission and privilege. This year, we’re proud to have brought you:

As part of our commitment to increasing diversity in STEM, we’re examining representation of female students in STEM education and career fields. Looking at retention and advancement rates for women and girls in various specialized fields and degree paths, we’ve seen some areas for improvement as well as some amazing strides toward equity in science, technology engineering and math.