Re-examining STEM and technical education

Was the "STEM shortage" grounded in reality?

Jul 9 • Dale Dougherty

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June 2026

What's happening in Maker Education 2025-2026

Please share your experiences as a maker educator this year so all of us have a better sense of what's been happening

Jun 3 • Dale Dougherty

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May 2026

Guide to Grants and Resources for Educators

New Jersey award-winning teacher Christine Girtain talks about grants and resources for science and STEM educators.

May 27 • Godwyn Morris

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Sweet Inspiration

On learning, growth, and resilience from a commencement address

May 21 • Dale Dougherty

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Why Old Crafts Still Matter in a Digital Classroom

How printmaking, stencil art and laser cutting create new spaces for creativity in maker education

May 13 • Jurriaan Rexwinkel

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Talking Shop with NorCal Maker Educators

Getting to know maker educators in different kinds of makerspaces

May 8 • Dale Dougherty

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April 2026

High School, Deconstructed for Agency

Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum, who is featured in the new documentary film, "Multiple Choice," talks about career-and-technical education for all…

Apr 30 • Dale Dougherty

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Teaching the Ancient World through Making

Nathalie Roy engages students with projects that reflect the everyday life of Romans

Apr 23 • Dale Dougherty

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Have computers lost their magic in class?

Do they cause more harm than good? Or are they just not the answer?

Apr 14 • Dale Dougherty

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Artificial Intelligence as a mirror

What AI reveals about learning and education -- balancing freedom and guidance

Apr 2 • Jurriaan Rexwinkel

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March 2026

Less teaching, not more

"Talk among yourselves and kind of figure this deal out," said the coach to his players

Mar 31 • Dale Dougherty

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Connecting Students and the Community through Making

How the Coyote Grange Hall hosted a school Maker Faire in San Jose, CA and celebrated making in the community

Mar 18

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