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Equity in Science Education Begins in Prek
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Welcome to my colleague Lauren Allen who co-authored this blog post. Lauren Allen is currently an administrator focused on STEM Integration in the District of Columbia. While originally from South Carolina, she…
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Using Senses in Nature to Experience Equity
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In one of my favorite lessons, I take my kindergarten students outside to explore the schoolyard. Though I take my students outdoors throughout the year, I do this lesson at the beginning of the year because it’s an…
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Conference Sessions on Equity, Teacher Collaboration Provide Benefits
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Engage Spring 21 proposals Each week of NSTA Engage: Spring21 will focus on a different grade band: Elementary Educators: April 12–17 Middle Level Educators: April 19–24 High School Educators: April 26–May 1 Postsecondary and Preservice: May 3–8 You can select all the grade level ranges…
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Book clubs, professional learning communities, and resources on equity
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One of my favorite professional learning opportunities was an informal Professional Learning Community (PLC) organized by a colleague before the term “PLC” came into common usage. A small group of early childhood…
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Equity in STEM Education: It’s All About Culture!
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Equity in STEM Education: It’s All About Culture!
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Guest post by Alicia Santiago When you think about diversity, how does it show itself? When you stand before your students, do the faces looking back at you look like your own? Most likely, your answer is “no.”…
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Equity & Access: Policies and Best Practices for Science Educators
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The Multicultural and Equity Committee is rolling out a new NSTA blog on topics of equity. The intent is for the blog to allow readers to discuss and highlight policies and best practices that promote and sustain…
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Preservice Session: Preparing to Tackle Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Science Education
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Students with special needs traditionally have fewer opportunities to engage in hands-on learning during science class (Melber and Brown 2008). The reasons for this vary, but typically stem from teacher misconceptions…
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Promoting STEM Interest and Identity Through the 4-H STEM Ambassadors Program
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The Rutgers University 4-H STEM Ambassadors program is a collaborative partnership between New Jersey public schools in urban communities in Paterson, Newark, Union, New Brunswick, Atlantic City, and Trenton and the…
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Overview Transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships and advocacy. The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science educators and professionals committed to best…
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NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics
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NSTA Engage: Fall20 Popular Topics Online and Blended Learning Fri, 5:45-6:30 PM EST Conducting Labs in the Virtual World Fri, 4:05-4:50 PM EST Webcams as Windows into Animal Behavior Sat., 11:50-12:15 PM EST Saturday Lightning Chat:…