In an effort to address the national need to guide more students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers are developing ...

Teaching a gaggle of 4- through 6-year-olds how to analyze the X-rays of a patient with scoliosis may seem like a herculean task. But at the University of Delaware’s Body Mechanics camp, sponsored by ...

An often-cited statistic is that the human brain grows to 90% of its adult size by age 5. Early childhood is also critical for the healthy development of synapses-- the neural bridges between brain ...

WESTFIELD — Preschoolers at Southampton Road Elementary School turned some of their favorite books into science and technology projects on Tuesday in “It STEMs from a Story.” The event was based on ...

For the youngest learners at Holy Family Catholic Academy in Inverness — the only International Baccalaureate World School in the northwest suburbs — play is more than just fun. It’s a gateway to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throughout November, the Learning Experience in Centennial will teach children in its preschool program Science, Technology, ...

POMPTON LAKES — A popular Catholic school that closed for good last summer is expected to be reborn this fall as a multipurpose ministry facility centered on a STEM academy for the community’s ...

Imagine a preschool classroom where, instead of finger-painting, children learn about engineering techniques, such as building concepts and materials strength, in a way that is age-appropriate and ...

Researchers are developing a STEM curriculum intended for preschool students Though evidence suggests early STEM exposure has benefits, little STEM instruction occurs in preschool classrooms A grant ...

It all started with shows such as “Blaze & the Monster Machines” and “Doc McStuffins.” Over the past decade, many preschool children’s animated shows have shifted toward showing a more diverse cast ...

Just five years after Tracie Younce started her second career as a teacher, she discovered a void in the school system. For all the talk about the importance of STEM in (science, technology, ...