Stem

Nine tech-forward librarians name their favorite digital tools. 

Author Andrew Clements is being remembered by educators, fans, and peers; the Library of Congress presents Rosa Parks through her own writings, photos, and memorabilia; Science teachers can earn a prize valued at $5,500 in an engineering contest; and more in this edition of News Bites.

The new initiative will provide free access to digital content and real-life STEM experiences to K-12 educators and students. 

School librarians are recognized as tech leaders in their schools and communities—and say their tech skills boost job security, according to SLJ's 2019 technology survey.

With citizen science projects like those in NASA's GLOBE program, students are learning scientific skills, connecting their regions with global trends, and aiding scientists with research.

Katherine Johnson, the famed NASA mathematician, battled adversity to become an undeniably important part of history. We spoke to Johnson about her autobiography, Reaching for the Moon, and her decision to finally tell her story. 

Largely rooted in STEM, high school makerspace CTE programs are fueled by new job opportunities that students can dip into before college or career training.

It's been a space-themed month, and Avokiddo's new app adds to the fun with a production that fuses logic, puzzles, and elements of physics. 

These services meet the needs of children and families across the country, with programming ranging from robotics to summer meals to ever-popular reading challenges.