By Melissa Reeves, YourHub – Denver Post | September 8, 2106 When CEI’s STEM initiative announced the opportunity for Colorado middle schools to apply for a STEM mentorship pilot that begins this fall, they didn’t know what kind of response they would get. “We had more than 40 schools answer …
Students Connect to Academics and Adventure
By Melissa Reeves, YourHub – Denver Post | September 8, 2016 More Colorado students have an opportunity to succeed in Advanced Placement (AP) courses while strengthening their leadership skills and giving back to their local communities. With the help of a $20,000 grant from Bank of America, CEI’s Colorado Legacy …
Few Colorado kids have access to STEM experiences, Chalkbeat survey finds
By Nic Garcia, Chalkbeat | September 7, 2016 A buzzword in public education and a popular concept with the business community, STEM is billed as an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning that exposes students to hands-on experiences to prepare them for the 21st-century economy. To get a measure of STEM …
High Demand for STEM Mentors in the Classroom
August 31, 2016 When CEI’s STEM initiative announced the opportunity for Colorado middle schools to apply for a STEM mentorship pilot that begins this fall, they didn’t know what kind of response they would get. “We had more than 40 schools answer the call,” said CEI’s STEM director Angela Baber. …