Case Studies: How STEMMinds Enhances STEM Education

The CHALLENGE When the pandemic hit, many families experienced layoffs, reduced work hours, or other financial burdens. Families - including those who experienced hardships due to the pandemic, and those that were already struggling prior to the pandemic - needed...

The CHALLENGE When students explore STEM in the classroom, one of the key barriers to engagement is that it can be hard for students to make connections between STEM concepts and their own lives. At STEM Minds, we think that these connections are crucial. When...

The CHALLENGE When students explore STEM in the classroom, one of the key barriers to engagement is that it can be hard for students to make connections between STEM concepts and their own lives. At STEM Minds, we think that these connections are crucial. When...

The CHALLENGE A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were still working entirely from home while trying to balance the needs of their kids attending school virtually.  While students and teachers were getting used to the "new normal", students were still...

The CHALLENGE Now that the importance of STEM education in preparing students for the future is well- recognized, it is crucial that STEM learning opportunities are accessible and engaging for all learners.  While there are many programs and initiatives that strive to...

The CHALLENGE In the summer of 2021, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the York Catholic District School Board was looking for a way to provide a safe, engaging camp option for youth in the community.  What better way to engage kids than to invite them to dive into...

The CHALLENGE As many schools transitioned to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers were struck with a new problem - how do we keep students engaged now that they're not physically with us in the classroom?  The truth is that this isn't an entirely...

The CHALLENGE When the new mathematics curriculum was launched in Ontario, many teachers had conflicting feelings. On one hand, there has been increasing awareness among educators about the importance of teaching computer science and digital skills early on, as these...

The CHALLENGE At STEM Minds, we've always been committed to helping kids develop into future-ready leaders. This is why we emphasize digital skills that are becoming increasingly vital across all sectors of the global economy. We think digital skills and technology...

The CHALLENGE In the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, everything happened very suddenly. Kids were no longer spending their days at school and many parents were now working from home, an enormous shift for all.  Students were struggling to stay engaged since...