Pacific Science Center Makes Learning Fun

Pacific Science Center Makes Learning Fun

Childhood is all about discovery.  There may not be a better place to chase that dream than at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center.  Their goal is to inspire the imagination and teach about science.  Sadly, by the time they are out of elementary school, many kids already...
Year-Round School: Yes, or No?

Year-Round School: Yes, or No?

If you ask most kids whether they would like to go to school all year long, they will answer with a resounding, “No!” Yet, in some countries, such as Finland, that is what they do.  Many argue that the United States will not be able to compete in the global...
Pres. Obama Promotes STEM Education

Pres. Obama Promotes STEM Education

In the past few years, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education has flown into the spotlight. More and more schools are adopting the STEM model, putting an emphasis on math and science-related subjects in an effort to turn out students who...
Getting to the Root of the STEM Dilemma

Getting to the Root of the STEM Dilemma

One of the biggest problems today is the concern over the STEM shortage; soon there will not be enough people with the proper skills and qualifications to meet the demand of STEM related careers. In fact, over 80 percent of jobs in the next decade will require a...