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Science and the Media

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Science and the Media

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By David Evans, NSTA Executive Director

Learn How to Reimagine Your Science Department

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Learn How to Reimagine Your Science Department

In NSTA Press’ new book, Reimagining the Science Department, authors Wayne Melville, Doug Jones, a...

By Carole Hayward

STEM Today for a Better Tomorrow: Coming to You, Virtually, April 25

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STEM Today for a Better Tomorrow: Coming to You, Virtually, April 25

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By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director

Science and Literacy: Reflections on Time

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Science and Literacy: Reflections on Time

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By David Evans, NSTA Executive Director

Webinar Wednesday for the Week of the Young Child, April 12-18

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Webinar Wednesday for the Week of the Young Child, April 12-18

Are you celebrating the Week of the Young Child (WOYC)? Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday and Family Friday are the daily themes set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to inspir...

By Peggy Ashbrook

Senate Releases Bipartisan Bill to "Fix" No Child Left Behind

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Senate Releases Bipartisan Bill to "Fix" No Child Left Behind

Senate education leaders released their bipartisan draft of the bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [No Child Left Behind (NCLB)] on Tuesday, April 7....

By Jodi Peterson

RSpec-Explorer

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RSpec-Explorer

The RSpec-Explorer is a small, portable spectroscopy camera that connects to a computer. It can be used for measuring spectra from light sources (including flames, screens, etc.) and for evaluating the emission signature from gas tubes....

By Edwin P. Christmann

Professional development strategies

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Professional development strategies

I’ve been asked to conduct a science workshop for elementary teachers. Can you suggest fun activities for us?  —D., Illinois...

By Mary Bigelow

The Power of Questioning: Guiding Student Investigations

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The Power of Questioning: Guiding Student Investigations

“Children are full of questions every day: “Why? How does that work? Why? How do you know?” The science classroom is the perfect place to take advantage of this natural curiosity. Questioning cultivates student engagement and drives in...

By Carole Hayward

Materials, safety, life science–Resources in "Science and Children"

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Materials, safety, life science–Resources in "Science and Children"

 Children I work with on a weekly basis have been exploring different types of materials as they work with them....

By Peggy Ashbrook

Climate Change and the Anthropocene

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Climate Change and the Anthropocene

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By Becky Stewart

Negotiations Continue on ESEA Rewrite

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Negotiations Continue on ESEA Rewrite

Bipartisan negotiations continue between the two education leaders in the Senate....

By Jodi Peterson

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