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June 13 | Volume 11 - 2024 |
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The NC STEM Center is a Web Portal for all things related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in North Carolina
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State Board of Education approves 11 proposals ↴
Grants aim to advance digital learning in NC schools
The State Board of Education this month approved 11 grant proposals for 10 public school units that will fund effective digital learning practices in North Carolina’s K-12 public schools. The competitive grant program under the state’s Digital Learning Initiative supports the development and dissemination of local innovative digital learning models. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt said these grants are key to helping North Carolina’s students be better prepared to compete for high-wage, high-demand careers while supporting districts in their effort to adopt new technologies and methods for teaching and learning. View the public school units receiving funding.
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Opportunities ↴
Explore NC STEM Center
 Do you have an opportunity or program doing great work to promote STEM in North Carolina? Now you can post your special events, summer camps, and afterschool programs for us to promote all year long. We invite you to create an account to get started today!
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STEM Spotlight ↴
Lake Norman Star Party
 Come out to Lake Norman State Park to be amazed by the night sky. Piedmont Amateur Astronomers are coming out to the swim beach parking lot to show us the stars through their telescopes on Aug. 9 from 9 to 11 p.m. Alternate rain date is on Aug. 10.
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Portrait of a Graduate ↴
NCDPI releases Portrait of a Graduate K-12 Performance Tasks
 Exciting news for North Carolina teachers! Introducing the first set of Portrait of a Graduate Performance Tasks for grades K-12 – activities that combine durable skills with academics. → Check Them Out!
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Synergy Conference 2024 ↴
NCCAP calls for presenter proposals for Synergy Conference
 The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NCCAP) invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2024 Synergy Conference for Out-of-School Time and Youth Development Professionals on Nov. 7-8 in Chapel Hill. Deadline to submit is June 30. → Submit Proposal
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Teaching Strategies ↴
Five ways to teach students the skill of Active Studying
 As students progress through their schooling, they are exposed to concepts that vary significantly in the content and skills needed for comprehension. This resource from Edutopia dives into the concepts of Active Studying and best practices. → Read More |
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Afterschool Alliance ↴
2024 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest closes this weekend
 Submissions for the 2024 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest officially close this Saturday (June 15) with voting beginning in July for the top five submissions. The winning artwork will be printed on more than 50,000 posters that will be displayed at more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events around the world – and receive a $500 prize. → Read More
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MCNC's High Speed Economies for Rural Opportunities (HERO) Project ↴
Expanding broadband helps NC stay ahead of the storm
 MCNC's continuous investments in expanding and upgrading its network
shows how important broadband is for many aspects of modern life – and
in the Carolinas it’s well known how important it is to be prepared for
all weather events – especially during hurricane season. → Read More
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June 20, 2024 ↴
PK-12 STEM Conference
CESTEM at UNCW will host the 2024 PK-12 STEM Education Conference on June 20. → More |
July 16-18, 2024 ↴
Smithsonian Summit
The Smithsonian National Education Summit is a free, three-day online program July 16-18. → More |
July 15-19, 2024 ↴
Summer Learning Week
Summer Learning Week is a national awareness celebration planned for July 15-19. → More |
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Have STEM News or Event to share?
The NC STEM Center is a project of the NC STEM Learning Network, a statewide effort through the North Carolina Science, Mathematics & Technology (SMT) Education Center in collaboration with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, North Carolina Community College System, and UNC General Administration.
Thanks for your continued support! |
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NC STEM
Phone: + 1 919 991 5111
P.O. Box 13901
Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709
www.ncstemcenter.org
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