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Ed News: Teach STEM Using Laughter, Creative Techniques
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This week in education news, in several states, retired teachers and other state workers haven’t gotten a cost-of-living adjustment to their pension checks in years; Bill Nye’s new podcast—Science Rules—to launch May…
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Ed News: Teachers Are Paid Less Than Similar Professionals
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This week in education news, more than 80% of parents in the U.S. support the teaching of climate change; new study provides a window into teachers’ beliefs about grading; Congresswomen Dingell and Brownley introduced…
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Ed News: Art Can Make Science Easier to Remember
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This week in education news, new California bill could ban animal dissection from schools; using art in science class helped students retain what they learned longer; educators more likely to strike in lowest-paid…
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Ed News: Teachers Need More Pay, Not Merit Pay
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This week in education news, Title IV-A Coalition opposes President Trump’s plan to pull the plug on $1.2 billion block grant; research-practitioner partnerships across the country work to improve the quality of…
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Ed News: School Lessons Targeted by Climate Change Doubters
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This week in education news, West Virginia governor signs legislation requiring high school computer science; Hispanics make up 16 percent of the American workforce, but only 6 percent of scientists and engineers; bug-…
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Ed News: We Must Restore Respect to the Teaching Profession
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This week in education news, new legislation introduced in ban animal dissection in California schools; House passes the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act; teachers need to have a voice; professional development…
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Ed News: NGSS Science Promotes Phenomena-Based Learning
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This week in education news: California gears up for tests on their new science standards; an in-depth look at how Next Generation Science Standards promote phenomena based learning; OpenSciEd’s work to create…
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Ed News: AP Participation, Performance Reach New Highs
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This week in education news, physical computing has established a presence in a number of schools around the country; Senator Lamar Alexander is on mission to overhaul the federal Higher Education Act by the end of the…
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Ed News: In America’s Science Classroom, The Creep Of Climate Skepticism
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This week in education news, fewer foreign students are choosing to study at U.S. universities; Alaska school district grows fresh food for school lunch program and supports local employment; Missouri Governor signs…
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Ed News: Why Students Should Read Scientific Literature
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This week in education news, across the board teachers feel disrespected; University of Utah professors and local teachers are developing high school curriculum about opioids; Arizona State Board of Education approved…
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Ed News: California Close To Adoption Of New Curriculum For NGSS
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This week in education news, LeBron James opens public school in Ohio; Craigslist founder donates $1 million to fund STEM projects on Donors Choose; California close to adoption on new curriculum for NGSS; STEM…
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Ed News: Modern Classrooms Energize Students & Teachers
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This week in education news, a modern learning environment could be the key to making any space the right space for innovative thinking; Microsoft invests $2 million in Computer Science Teachers Association; the…
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Ed News: Got STEM Funding? Here’s How To Use It
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This week in education news, Pennsylvania needs to get serious about STEM education; personalized learning has broad appeal, but may be more revolutionary than people think; and to properly integrate coding and…
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Ed News: Is STEM Getting ‘IT’ Right For Female Students?
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This week in education news, New Jersey governor announces new measures to help keep STEM college graduates in the state; more must be do in U.S. schools to increase the number of women represented in STEM careers;…
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Ed News: New Science Standards A Boon For The Littlest Learners
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This week in education news, new science standards a benefit for children in grades K-2; science education under attack in Florida public schools; Smithsonian partners with Carnegie Learning to build new STEM products…