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So, Just Know That We're Overselling STEM

Much of STEM work in public schools is intended to give students a leg up on their college career. Robotics clubs, Computer Science/Coding, AP Chem, Bio, Physics, all of these are great for a college application. And, while efforts to bring young women into the fold of the male-dominated STEM world are admirable, how many girls are encouraged to become electricians, mechanics, or plumbers? There is just as much entrepreneurial opportunity in those fields, and I would argue (cautiously) that there may be more…

Education, technology, Workplace Skills, Vocational educationDarren RalstonJune 25, 2018Vocational Technology Education, trades, education, STEM, GirlsComment

Do Headhunters Dream of Electric Employees?

We need to reconsider how we view the humanities and what the purpose is for what some term "fluffy" courses. We once approached public education from what some called "the factory model," but we have real robots now, isn't it time to start educating humans?

Education, CourseworkDarren RalstonFebruary 5, 2018Humanities, Education, STEAM, STEM, College Course, Education reform, college, UniversityComment