Mentorship Makes a Difference in Schools and Education
Students pursuing education on their own terms need teachers and administrators willing to work with them and provide mentorship.
Education
Hands-on and project-based learning is making waves in the traditional education system for students and educators alike. Consider yourself a lifelong learner? Explore below for new ideas and information to discover!
Green Bronx Machine Blends Science, Food, and Learning
The Green Bronx Machine is about more than growing food… it’s about growing minds!
Educators Gather to Reimagine Schools as Platforms for Making
Join us this Friday at the New York Hall of Science for the Make: Education Forum to discuss more active, participatory models of education that encourage creativity and curiosity.
Teachers Can Fund Classroom Makerspaces with DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is a great option for funding a makerspace in your classroom.
Don’t Dismiss Tips or Techniques Because They’re Old Hat … to You
Something that’s new to someone may be old hat to you, but why tarnish that moment of discovery for someone else with a dismissive comment.
Maker Spotlight: Brian Zweerink
Brian Zweerink is a teacher, a woodworker, an industrial designer, and just an all around powerhouse when it comes to making.
Organizing a Nation of Makerspaces Is Hard But Worth It
In the aftermath of the White House’s gathering of makerspace organizers, groups are forming and problems are being defined. You can join in!
