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Training STEM teachers to uncover students’ full potential

The Practical Education Network (PEN) trains teachers to use hands-on learning activities to inspire students to love STEM subjects. Credits: Image: Courtesy of Practical Education Network

News | Mar 03, 2022 | Zach Winn

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Training STEM teachers to uncover students’ full potential

The magic of science with everyday tools in Ghana; Heather Beem’s PEN story

Heather Beem wants every science student on the continent to be able to understand and remember meiosis or Newton’s First Law of Motion because they were taught in such a memorable way. Through Practical Education Network (PEN), she has started this mission in Ghana to help teachers find tools around them to teach their students better. This is her life in tech.

News | Sep 23, 2020 | Kay Ugwuede

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The magic of science with everyday tools in Ghana; Heather Beem’s PEN story