Stem Education

Engineering Education Needs to Be Human-Centered, Purpose-Driven, and Grounded in Real-World Problem Solving

Student disengagement, the rapid rise of AI, and shifting workforce expectations are pushing higher education to rethink how it prepares graduates. Engineering programs—long defined by rigor and technical depth—are now under pressure to stay relevant, improve retention, and produce graduates who can actually solve real-world problems, not just theoretical ones. And the numbers back…

Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation Is Reimagining Education Through Learning Labs and Hands-On STEM Experiences

Education systems around the world are under pressure to evolve faster than ever, especially for underserved communities. In the U.S. alone, millions of students in low-income households still lack access to STEM resources and career pathways—fueling a widening opportunity gap. For more than 30 years, the TGR Foundation, founded by Tiger Woods, has worked…

How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems

On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…

How Simulation-Based Education Is Transforming Healthcare Leadership and Decision-Making Worldwide

As healthcare systems worldwide face rising costs, workforce shortages, and increasing pressure to balance quality with financial sustainability, traditional classroom-based management education is struggling to keep pace. According to the World Economic Forum, healthcare spending now accounts for nearly 10% of global GDP, making leadership decision-making more consequential—and more complex—than ever. At the same…

The Hidden Factor Shaping Student Success: Classroom Air Quality

By Dan Walsh, VP & GM at AAA Home Services, and Christine Willing, CEO of Think Happy Live Healthy. Why Air Quality Matters in Schools When we think about improving schools, conversations often center on curriculum, technology, or staffing. But there’s a silent, invisible factor that profoundly influences student health, behavior, and learning outcomes: the…

D2L Powers the E-Learning Transformation by Delivering Scalable, Human-Centered Education – Episode 1 with Tech Titan John Baker

E-learning has evolved from a fringe innovation to a global necessity. As traditional classroom models struggle to keep pace with the demands of modern learners, platforms like D2L are leading the e-learning transformation. According to the World Economic Forum, over 1.5 billion learners were impacted by pandemic-related school closures, accelerating the shift to digital-first…

Stride at 25: Redefining the Digital Learning Ecosystem for Today’s K–12 Learners

As virtual learning matures and school choice accelerates across the U.S.,the 25th anniversary of Stride Inc. offers a moment to reflect on how far the digital learning ecosystem has come and where it’s headed.. Once known as K12 Inc., the company helped pioneer online education at scale. But in a landscape shaped by evolving…

Representation in Tech Is Evolving And Storytelling Is Leading the Way: A Conversation with Microsoft’s Bryan Kelly (Ep. 2)

Narrative-driven mentorship and media are reshaping how tech leaders inspire underrepresented youth to pursue STEM careers

Driving Diversity in Tech Through Storytelling and Early STEM Exposure with Microsoft’s Bryan Kelly (Ep. 1)

Early exposure to science and technology could be the key to closing the nation's critical STEM talent gap and building a more diverse workforce

TGR Foundation Scales Career-Connected Learning With Measurable Impact

A nonprofit demonstrates how embedding real-world career experiences into K-12 curricula produces measurable gains in student engagement and workforce readiness

What K-12 Education System Tries to Do And Where It Misses

American schools struggle to balance expanding social missions with declining literacy proficiency among core student populations

Empowering Voices: The Role of Anonymous Reporting in Education

When students can report safety concerns without fear, schools unlock crucial information that protects entire communities

DisruptED in the D: Building an Inclusive Future with Black Leaders Detroit’s CEO Dwan Dandridge (Ep. 2)

One Detroit leader is ensuring Black entrepreneurs share in the city's economic growth through strategic capital deployment

Transforming Classrooms with STEM: A Teacher’s Journey with 3D Printing

One educator's experiment with additive manufacturing reveals how hands-on technology reshapes student engagement and learning outcomes

2024 Pacific Science Center ARISS Event

Young students connected with orbiting astronauts through amateur radio, revealing how real-time space communication inspires the next generation of explorers

Reviving Arcade Culture for STEM Education with DIY Artcades

Hands-on arcade building projects are turning nostalgia into an effective gateway for engaging the next generation in STEM learning

School Safety Cannot Wait; New Technology is Essential for Today’s Threats

Legacy security measures are falling short as schools face evolving threats that demand smarter, faster technological responses

Approaching Safety and Regulatory Compliance with Intent and Purpose

Schools gain meaningful safety outcomes when compliance becomes part of their culture rather than just another box to check

Why Hardwired Buttons Outperform Wearable Devices in School Safety

Physical panic buttons prove more reliable than wearable technology when schools need to respond instantly to threats

School Safety Becomes Enhanced Through Effective Communication Systems

Reliable communication infrastructure becomes the backbone of coordinated emergency response on school campuses

University Campuses Spearhead Security Innovation: How Advancements in Mobile Technology are Transforming Access Control

Universities are becoming testing grounds for how digital wallet integration reshapes campus security and access control systems

Enhancing Law Enforcement Training for K-12 Security Incidents

Schools need integrated safety strategies that go far beyond technology to truly protect students and staff

From Boy Scouts to Space Science: Amateur Radio’s Role in Shaping Dr Frissell’s Career as a Scientist

A childhood hobby in radio communications sparked a lifelong pursuit of understanding how celestial events shape Earth's atmosphere

Implement Two-Way Radio Communication Systems for Schools: A Non-Negotiable for Unmatched Emergency Communication Efficiency

Schools that prioritize reliable communication channels during emergencies gain critical advantages in protecting their communities when seconds matter most

Protecting Our Educators: The Impact of Burnout on School Security

Staff shortages and exhaustion among educators are quietly undermining school safety protocols and emergency response capabilities

Proactively Protecting Schools with Intelligent AI

AI-powered systems are shifting school security from reactive response to predictive threat detection before incidents occur

Securing School Campuses: Harnessing Innovative Technologies

Educational institutions are turning to visitor management systems and surveillance technology to create safer learning environments for students and staff

Transform Education Now: Embrace Tech-Driven, Student-Focused Models to Crush Chronic Absenteeism

Schools are discovering that personalized interventions and technology-enabled support systems offer concrete solutions to America's spiraling attendance crisis

Aurora Makes a Large Investment in HETMA

A $6.6 million product donation signals a major shift in how higher education institutions will manage their technology infrastructure

Icom Celebrates National STEM Day This November 8th

Annual observance highlights how science and math education shapes the workforce leaders of tomorrow