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Archive: Next Generation Science Standards: A Decade of Invigorating Implementation, October 9, 2024
In the last decade since the publication of A Framework for K-12 Science Education (National Research Council, 2012) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 20 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the NGSS. Most other states hav...
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Archive: FA24: Reviewing a Proposal for NSTA Conferences, October 2, 2024
During this web seminar, the conference team will guide you through the process of reviewing and giving feedback, ensuring you have all the tools you need to provide a strong evaluation for each conference proposal.During this program participants wi...
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Are you planning to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for educator sessions at the National Conference on Science Education? NSTA conferences offer valuable experiences that place the needs of educators front and center, providing an inv...
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GenomeTrakr is a whole genome sequencing (WGS) tool used to identify foodborne pathogens and reduce foodborne illness. GenomeTrakr is the first distributed network of labs using WGS to identify pathogens. It consists of several labs in the United Sta...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 28, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Blog Post
NSTA Joins Advocacy Efforts for FY 25 Federal Funding
By the NSTA Legislative Affairs Team
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Archive: SP24: Health DataWell: HS Life Science Instructional Materials, June 4, 2024
Health Datawell provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help high school students understand the varied roles of citizens and health scientists in protecting and promoting the health and wellness of their communities. These instructional ma...
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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 14, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
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Did you come up with an innovative way to teach a lesson? Have you devoted your life to promoting science and the teaching of science? Did you successfully transform science teaching in your classroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions, t...
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Archive: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024
Question…What do you think the “face of success” looks like? We think it looks like YOU volunteering your time, providing your viewpoints, and applying your experiences....
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Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024
During this seminar, the presenters will share updates on NASA's lunar science and exploration program, and Artemis missions.You’ll also discover how you can continue learning about the Moon through International Observe the Moon Night, an annual p...
Blog Post
Appreciating the Efforts of All Teachers, In School and After School
By Julie A. Luft, NSTA President 2023–2024
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 23, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Reports Article
Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 16, 2024
By Debra Shapiro
Journal Article
Program Evaluation in Formal and Informal STEM Learning Environments
Evaluation Insights is a new column about program evaluation that will help readers build their capacity as program evaluators....