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Nurturing STEM talent in rural setting
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Nurturing STEM talent in rural setting

Joni M. Lakin, Tamra Stambaugh, Lori M. Ihrig, Duhita Mahatmya and Susan G. Assouline
Phi Delta Kappan, Vol.103(4), pp.24-30
12/01/2021
DOI: 10.1177/00317217211065823

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Abstract

Rural schools, especially smaller ones, offer enormous opportunities for teachers to get to know their students and to cultivate their academic talents. However, students with potential in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) face specific obstacles to having their talents fully realized in rural schools. Joni Lakin, Tamra Stambaugh, Lori Ihrig, Duhita Mahatmya, and Susan G. Assouline describe the STEM Excellence and Leadership project from the University of Iowa, which seeks to equip rural teachers in grades 5-8 with the skills and knowledge to recognize and grow STEM talent in rural areas. Examples of success and lessons learned are shared.
Social Sciences Education & Educational Research

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