by NCCE | May 11, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, STEM
Summer should not just be a time for scrolling, sleeping, and binge-watching. For students, it should be a season of exploration, engaging in creativity and learning beyond the classroom. While students take a break from daily school, the summer months present a...
by NCCE | Apr 25, 2026 | Career and Technical Education, STEM
As the STEM workforce continues to expand—spanning fields such as cybersecurity, renewable energy, AI, biotech, robotics, space exploration, data analytics, and advanced manufacturing—K–12 schools play an increasingly important role in preparing...
by NCCE | Dec 1, 2025 | Classroom Management, STEM
By Shylo Garrett, 5th Grade Educator, Cassia County School District, Idaho When we think about what makes a classroom effective, our minds often jump to teaching strategies or classroom management. While all these elements are important, there’s one factor that...
by NCCE | Nov 19, 2025 | AI, AI Literacy, STEM
Introduction When Artificial Intelligence (AI) first started becoming popular I was very hesitant. I had so many questions and concerns about using anything AI. However I have found that AI is transforming education by providing innovative tools that enhance teaching...
by NCCE | Oct 20, 2025 | STEM, Teaching Tails and Classroom Innovations
by Shylo Garrett, 5th Grade Educator, Cassia County School District, Idaho As I approach my 10th year of teaching, one issue that continues to stand out is chronic student absenteeism. There are always those students who miss a lot of school for a variety of reasons....
by NCCE | Sep 17, 2025 | STEM, Uncategorized
As we head back to school, my excitement and stress goes off the charts! Then my kid starts her back to school meetings (how is she in high school already!), and my stress goes even higher. I can’t count the times I’ve had to save the day by making a school item...