Christa Jackson – författare

The Handbook of Research on STEM Education, Volume II brings together leading global scholars to examine how STEM education is evolving across policy, research, and practice. It introduces chapters on newly salient topics such as computational thinking, evaluation, and global perspectives, and substantially updates core areas from the first volume, including STEM policy, STEM integration, equity, and research methods. Organized into six thematic sections, the volume addresses emerging frameworks for STEM integration, research methodologies, equity and participation, PK–12 teaching and learning, teacher education, postsecondary and informal STEM, and the use of evidence to inform future directions. Chapters explore critical topics such as intersectionality, asset-oriented and justice-focused approaches, early childhood STEM, professional development models, informal learning environments, program evaluation, and end with a global call to action on STEM reform.This volume is intended for researchers, graduate students, teacher educators, policymakers, and practitioners who seek a comprehensive, research-based understanding of contemporary STEM education. Readers will benefit from synthesized research findings, conceptual frameworks, and methodological guidance that support both scholarly inquiry and applied decision-making. By foregrounding issues of equity, access, systems change, accountability, and evidence-based practice, the handbook equips readers to design, study, evaluate, and implement more inclusive and effective STEM learning environments. Ultimately, Volume II serves as both a reference work and a catalyst for advancing STEM education in ways that respond to societal needs, workforce development, and the diverse strengths of learners around the world.

The Handbook of Research on STEM Education, Volume II brings together leading global scholars to examine how STEM education is evolving across policy, research, and practice. It introduces chapters on newly salient topics such as computational thinking, evaluation, and global perspectives, and substantially updates core areas from the first volume, including STEM policy, STEM integration, equity, and research methods. Organized into six thematic sections, the volume addresses emerging frameworks for STEM integration, research methodologies, equity and participation, PK–12 teaching and learning, teacher education, postsecondary and informal STEM, and the use of evidence to inform future directions. Chapters explore critical topics such as intersectionality, asset-oriented and justice-focused approaches, early childhood STEM, professional development models, informal learning environments, program evaluation, and end with a global call to action on STEM reform.This volume is intended for researchers, graduate students, teacher educators, policymakers, and practitioners who seek a comprehensive, research-based understanding of contemporary STEM education. Readers will benefit from synthesized research findings, conceptual frameworks, and methodological guidance that support both scholarly inquiry and applied decision-making. By foregrounding issues of equity, access, systems change, accountability, and evidence-based practice, the handbook equips readers to design, study, evaluate, and implement more inclusive and effective STEM learning environments. Ultimately, Volume II serves as both a reference work and a catalyst for advancing STEM education in ways that respond to societal needs, workforce development, and the diverse strengths of learners around the world.

How can we find answers to what we want to learn? Who can help us think about what to do or where to turn? Dr. Talithia Williams, that’s who! Before Dr. Williams became a powerful mathematician, she was a young girl with many interests, including math. Dazzling Us with Data shares parts of her early years—such as exploring the outdoors, working at the grocery store, and feeling daunted by being one of only a few Black girls in class—and how she applied math to these situations. In addition to learning about Dr. Williams, young readers will get excited about doing math thanks to the interesting questions and math problems throughout the book, and teachers and caregivers can use the discussion and activity prompts to engage young mathematicians in the classroom or at home. Dr. Williams is sure to inspire a new generation of mathematicians who change the world!Dazzling Us with Data is part of the Powerful Mathematicians who Changed the World book series.Edited by Christa Jackson and illustrated by Estrella Bascuñan, the Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World book series centers on underrepresented mathematicians we do not typically hear or learn about in school. By reading the stories, you and your child will gain insight into the remarkable work of these mathematicians, learn about their mathematical contributions, and become more intrigued and see yourself more as learners and doers of mathematics.You and your child will see how mathematics helps us understand the world in which we live through these captivating stories. You will witness your own mathematical brilliance.

When Liliana has her first day at a new school, she’s nervous about making new friends, and a math problem in her class doesn’t help. After she shares her abuela’s strategy for solving the problem, some of her classmates don’t understand or think her way is wrong. Liliana’s teacher, Ms. Edwards, asks her friend Marcia Ascher, a professor and mathematician, to describe to the students how different cultures have their own ways of doing math. In Knotting Numbers, you can learn alongside Liliana and her classmates as Professor Ascher explains that there isn’t always just one way to solve a math problem—which makes math even more interesting for everyone!Knotting Numbers is part of the Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World book series.Edited by Christa Jackson and illustrated by Estrella Bascuñan, the Powerful Mathematicians who Changed the World book series centers on underrepresented mathematicians we do not typically hear or learn about in school. By reading the stories, you and your child will gain insight into the remarkable work of these mathematicians, learn about their mathematical contributions, and become more intrigued and see yourself more as learners and doers of mathematics.You and your child will see how mathematics helps us understand the world in which we live through these captivating stories. You will witness your own mathematical brilliance.

Solving secret codes, uncovering a scandal, and trying to have cleaner water in their town—they’re all part of the adventures in The Mystery Underground! When Jake and Selah find confusing messages while geocaching, they aren’t sure what the notes mean. But after reading about Agnes Meyer Driscoll, a cryptanalyst, and learning about different ciphers and codes, they work with Rory, Xavierra, and Danielle to decode the odd messages. They realize the secret codes are part of a plot by some very important people to cover up problems in their town of Pottersville. Can Jake, Selah, Rory, and Xavierra use their new knowledge to solve the codes and help Pottersville? Find out in The Mystery Underground!The Mystery Underground is part of the Powerful Mathematicians who Changed the World book series.Edited by Christa Jackson and illustrated by Estrella Bascuñan, the Powerful Mathematicians who Changed the World book series centers on underrepresented mathematicians we do not typically hear or learn about in school. By reading the stories, you and your child will gain insight into the remarkable work of these mathematicians, learn about their mathematical contributions, and become more intrigued and see yourself more as learners and doers of mathematics.You and your child will see how mathematics helps us understand the world in which we live through these captivating stories. You will witness your own mathematical brilliance.

How can we use math to understand—and solve—challenges in our world? In What We Do When Fairness Fails Us, Moises, Marissa, and Astrud realize that a specialized high school uses a lottery for admission that prevents many qualified students from attending. As they research how lotteries work, they come across videos by Federico Ardila, a mathematician who explains concepts like randomness and probability and how they apply to our everyday lives. Join Moises, Marissa, and Astrud as they learn from Federico how they can use math—and their voices—to change unfair systems and help people get the opportunities they deserve.What We Do When Fairness Fails Us is part of the Powerful Mathematicians Who Changed the World book series.Edited by Christa Jackson and illustrated by Estrella Bascuñan, the Powerful Mathematicians who Changed the World book series centers on underrepresented mathematicians we do not typically hear or learn about in school. By reading the stories, you and your child will gain insight into the remarkable work of these mathematicians, learn about their mathematical contributions, and become more intrigued and see yourself more as learners and doers of mathematics.You and your child will see how mathematics helps us understand the world in which we live through these captivating stories. You will witness your own mathematical brilliance.