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Reflecting on Our Values

December 21, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

Reflecting on Our Values

Dear Maker Ed Community, 2016 has been quite a year of change for Maker Ed and for the larger national and international community in which we reside. For Maker Ed, it has been a year of growth as an organization. We undertook a rewarding year revisiting our strategic plan and refining our Theory of Change, […]

Filed Under: Community, News

Maker Ed: A Year in Review

December 21, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

2016 was a big year for making and maker education, especially for us here at Maker Ed! As the year comes to a close, we want to share a list of our favorite 2016 highlights: from proud programs to cutting edge research, from international partners to inspiring youth, read about the amazing year at Maker […]

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Our Letter in Support of the Nation of Makers

November 15, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff 1 Comment

This week, Maker Ed is thrilled to announce our support for the newly launched Nation of Makers organization. The Nation of Makers initiative was started in 2014 by President Obama, and works to increase “opportunities for students to learn about STEM through making, expand the resources available for maker entrepreneurs, and foster the development of advanced manufacturing […]

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Maker Ed Announces Launch of New “Professional Development” Category in Online Resource Library

October 31, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

PRESS RELEASE Maker Ed Announces Launch of New “Professional Development” Category in Online Resource Library This offering of free resources, both curated and original, aims to fill the growing needs of maker educators seeking opportunities for further professional enrichment. Oakland, CA, October 31, 2016 Maker Ed’s online Resource Library, originally launched in 2014, serves as […]

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Making Spaces Program Now Accepting School Applications to Partner with Maker Ed

October 26, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff 2 Comments

We are seeking school partners for our newest program Making Spaces! Maker Ed is one of 10 Making Spaces Hubs and we are accepting applications to join our network of 5-10 schools working to expand or integrate making in their school communities. We will partner with schools to create crowdfunding campaigns as well as provide professional development to support your making efforts […]

Filed Under: Making Spaces, News

What Are Micro-Credentials, And Why Are They So Exciting?

October 18, 2016 by Danny Kirk Leave a Comment

What Are Micro-Credentials, And Why Are They So Exciting?

Educators are always learning. In the classroom with students, at workshops and trainings, through the process of developing and facilitating lessons, and in so many more places educators are constantly building and refining their skills. Often, the skills developed in their day-to-day practice prove to be the most valuable tools for educators. With micro-credentials, educators […]

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Maker Ed Organizes Education Forum and Education Stage at World Maker Faire, Announces Launch of Professional Development Course Offerings and New Research Findings on the Needs of Maker Educators

September 30, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

PRESS RELEASE Maker Ed Organizes Education Forum and Education Stage at World Maker Faire, Announces Launch of Professional Development Course Offerings and New Research Findings on the Needs of Maker Educators New research findings indicate that there may be a trend towards incorporating making in K-12 settings. NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2016 The Maker Education […]

Filed Under: Community, Maker Faire, Maker Faire Ed Stage, News, Press, Professional Development

Maker Ed Participates in the National Week of Making

June 17, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

Maker Ed Participates in the National Week of Making

“During National Week of Making, we recommit to sparking the creative confidence of all Americans and to giving them the skills, mentors, and resources they need to harness their passion and tackle some of our planet’s greatest challenges.” – President Obama Today, President Obama officially proclaimed June 17-23, 2016 as the National Week of Making. […]

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Maker Ed and Digital Promise Announce Progress on Maker Promise

June 17, 2016 by Maker Ed Staff Leave a Comment

PRESS RELEASE Over 1,400 Schools Sign the Maker Promise to Grow America’s Nation of Makers Washington, D.C., Friday, June 17, 2016 – Digital Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating innovation in education, and Maker Ed, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering educators to facilitate engaging learning experiences with youth through maker education, today announced […]

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Beyond VISTA, Maker VISTA Profile Series: Brandan Aldridge

April 19, 2016 by karimw 3 Comments

Beyond VISTA, Maker VISTA Profile Series: Brandan Aldridge

A preview of Brandan’s interview that gives us a glimpse of his passion towards youth development.   This post is part of an on-going series called Beyond VISTA, where we highlight the work that our Maker VISTA members and subsite supervisors are doing within the Maker VISTA community and beyond. We focus in on their personal interests […]

Filed Under: Beyond VISTA: Maker VISTA in Profile, Community, Maker VISTA, News

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