Barriers for Girls in STEM Did you know that by middle school, girls' interest in STEM fields plummets by 30% compared to boys [SheHeroes]? Negative stereotypes, lack of representation, and the confidence gap are all factors that contribute to this alarming trend. Addressing the key barriers that girls face in pursuing STEM education
Celebrating Women in STEM fields According to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), in 2021, only 27% of bachelor's degrees awarded in STEM fields went to women [https://ncses.nsf.gov/wmpd]. This means that men are awarded over three times the number of STEM bachelor's degrees awarded to women. Celebrating women in STEM
Dyslexia vs Dysgraphia Undiagnosed dysgraphia: The serious impact of the least well known learning disorder Just as dyslexia refers in general to learning disorders that affect reading proficiency, dysgraphia refers in general to learning disorders that affect writing proficiency: “At its broadest definition, dysgraphia is a disorder of writing ability at any
Women's History Month 2024 Women's History Month is a month-long celebration in the United States that honors and highlights the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. It originated from the recognition of International Women's Day, which was first celebrated in the early 1900s. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a presidential proclamation,
What Is the Difference between RTI and MTSS? National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). (2017). The effectiveness of Tier 2 and Tier 3 RTI interventions: A meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6701471/ A 2017 meta-analysis by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) found that students who received Tier 2 and Tier 3 RTI interventions made significantly
Embracing Education Revolution in 2024: AI's Role at Let's Go Learn As we step into 2024, I, as the CEO of Let's Go Learn, am thrilled to share my predictions about the revolutionary changes in the field of education, all thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, it is important to
Homeschooling with Dyslexia Homeschooling is a growing educational choice for many families, and some children with disabilities can effectively be taught at home with close attention to needs and best practices. Dyslexia is a relatively common learning difference, affecting at least 1 out of 10 students, or 10 percent of the entire student
How to Maximize Flexible Groupings Let's Go Learn (LGL) is a powerful educational technology platform that provides teachers with valuable insights into their students' learning needs. One of the key features of the platform is its wide range of reports, which can offer teachers detailed information on each student's progress and areas of
What is Project Based Learning? Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that structures curriculum into real-world tasks which encourage students to design, create, and refine solutions over time, often in groups. PBL encourages students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop deeper understanding of academic content. PBL can involve extended
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework created by David H. Rose, Ed.D. of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), that seeks to provide all learners with access to an inclusive learning environment. The guiding principle
