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The Feedback Loop

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The Feedback Loop

There’s a lot of talk about using data to drive teaching and learning, but what data and how should these numbers be used?...

By Carole Hayward

Student reflections

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Student reflections

I recently read an article about having students “reflect” on their work. I’m not sure what the value would be. What would this look like in a s...

By Mary Bigelow

Beginning-of-the-year explorations: get them ready for fall

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Beginning-of-the-year explorations: get them ready for fall

If you have not yet packed up for the summer break, consider picking out two or three lessons to begin the next school year. Choose the resources that...

By Peggy Ashbrook

10 Upper Elementary Sessions at the 2016 STEM Forum and Expo

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10 Upper Elementary Sessions at the 2016 STEM Forum and Expo

By Lauren Jonas, NSTA Assistant Executive Director

Connecting with families

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Connecting with families

Establishing close communication with families is an objective for early childhood educators and the programs they work in (NAEYC, ECERS-R, Head Sta...

By Peggy Ashbrook

Are You and Your Students Ready for the Astronomical Event of the Decade?

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Are You and Your Students Ready for the Astronomical Event of the Decade?

On August 21, 2017, the United States will be treated to the first total eclipse of the Sun visible in the country in almost 40 years. ...

By Guest Blogger

Sound inquiry–open exploration and direct teaching?

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Sound inquiry–open exploration and direct teaching?

As early childhood educators, no matter what program we teach in or administer, we want to help children build knowledge of the world through experien...

By Peggy Ashbrook

Calls for Papers for NSTA Journals

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Calls for Papers for NSTA Journals

Do you have a great science teaching idea you want to share with peers? If so, consider writing for NSTA’s journals. Calls for papers for NSTA&...

By Korei Martin

Should I present at a conference?

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Should I present at a conference?

My colleagues and I recently attended an NSTA conference. On the way home as we discussed what we learned, they suggested I share some of the successf...

By Mary Bigelow

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