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Pam Gilchrist, director of K-12 Initiatives for the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Va., shares her tips on the best STEM-related holiday gifts for kids of all ages.
"What better time to help them explore technology concepts than during the excitement of the holidays," she said.
"Virginia Tech is committed to inspiring, motivating, and preparing K- 12 students for technology careers," said Gilchrist.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Stem Toys Market Size to Reach $1.83 Billion by 2030 
The effectiveness of STEM toys lies in their ability to engage children in active learning.Toys that develop motor skills, such as building blocks or workbench sets, lay a foundation for STEM...more
The effectiveness of STEM toys lies in their ability to engage children in active learning.Toys that develop motor skills, such as building blocks or workbench sets, lay a foundation for STEM...more
Experts Recommend Children 'Mostly Drink Water and Plain Milk'
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Experts recommend children'mostly drink water and plain milk' Public health experts recommend children under 18 years limit 100% fruit and vegetable juice, plant-based milk, sugar-sweetened beverages...more
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Experts recommend children'mostly drink water and plain milk' Public health experts recommend children under 18 years limit 100% fruit and vegetable juice, plant-based milk, sugar-sweetened beverages...more
National School Choice Week Resolution Introduced to U.S. House 
Congressman John Moolenaar introduced House Resolution 63, to recognize January 26 February 1 as National School Choice Week.Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and...more
Congressman John Moolenaar introduced House Resolution 63, to recognize January 26 February 1 as National School Choice Week.Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and...more
Smc Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Growth 
SMC is implementing various health and nutrition programs targeting mothers, children, adolescents, and other family members.In 2014, SMC established a subsidiary named SMC Enterprise Limited.SMC...more
SMC is implementing various health and nutrition programs targeting mothers, children, adolescents, and other family members.In 2014, SMC established a subsidiary named SMC Enterprise Limited.SMC...more
Analysis: Fixing African Schools in the Kitchen 
We have centralized our food preparation and distribution, allowing us to increase capacity while driving down costs.We have been able to deliver hundreds of thousands of meals daily, with precision,...more
We have centralized our food preparation and distribution, allowing us to increase capacity while driving down costs.We have been able to deliver hundreds of thousands of meals daily, with precision,...more
Child-In-Tech Conference 2025: Inspiring the Next Generation of Tech Leaders 
The St Giles Center at East Airport played host to the Child-In-Tech Conference 2025.The event was designed to inspire and educate children about the wonders of technology (AI) The organizers also...more
The St Giles Center at East Airport played host to the Child-In-Tech Conference 2025.The event was designed to inspire and educate children about the wonders of technology (AI) The organizers also...more
Infosys and Street Child Unite to Enable Access to Quality Education in Ukraine With Digital ... 
Infosys announces establishment of seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in crisis-affected areas of Ukraine.The collaboration addresses the...more
Infosys announces establishment of seven Digital Learning Centers (DLCs) to address the educational challenges faced by children in crisis-affected areas of Ukraine.The collaboration addresses the...more
Students Show Creativity, Innovation At Sem's 'Cardboard Challenge' 
Wyoming Seminary elementary and middle school students were tasked with creating cardboard designs without tape or glue during Wyoming Seminary's STEM/Climate Science and Sustainability Cardboard...more
Wyoming Seminary elementary and middle school students were tasked with creating cardboard designs without tape or glue during Wyoming Seminary's STEM/Climate Science and Sustainability Cardboard...more
Pediatric Orthopedic Implant Market to Surpass Usd 7 Bn by 2033 
The Pediatric Orthopedic Implant Market is witnessing significant growth due to the rising prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in children and advancements in surgical techniques.Hip implants...more
The Pediatric Orthopedic Implant Market is witnessing significant growth due to the rising prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in children and advancements in surgical techniques.Hip implants...more
Emporia Chamber Leads the Way in Community Progress 
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.81% of adults consider their local...more
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.81% of adults consider their local...more
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Why This Book Needs to be Read By Every Social Entrepreneur
Pedagogy of the Oppressed, a 1970s book by author Paulo Freire, envisions a world not as a given reality, but as “a problem to be worked on and solved.” That mentality is often applied to the greatest social entrepreneurs.
