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The Eagle Has Fallen

By Linda Rost

Biology Crosscutting Concepts Curriculum Disciplinary Core Ideas Environmental Science Equity Inquiry Instructional Materials Life Science Multicultural NGSS Pedagogy Science and Engineering Practices Teaching Strategies Technology

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UDL Solutions for Common Science Barriers

By Shalece Kohnke, Michelle S. Patterson, and Rebecca Moehlmann

Disabilities English Language Learners Equity Inclusion Lesson Plans Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Technology

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How Can DNA Help Exonerate Those Wrongly Convicted?

By Hanako Osuga, Jason Foster, Jeanne Ting Chowning

High School Biology Curriculum Equity Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Labs Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News Teaching Strategies Technology

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Noticing and Disrupting Racialized Power Hierarchies

By Kathleen Schenkel

Equity Inclusion Multicultural Pedagogy Social Justice Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Incorporating Principles of Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom

Equity Inclusion Pedagogy Social Justice Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Teaching Societal Issues in the Science Classroom

By Ann Haley Mackenzie

High School Equity Inclusion Social Justice STEM

Journal Article

First Do No Harm

Computer-delivered exams are attractive due to ease of delivery, lack of waste, and immediate results. But before moving to computer-based assessments, instructors should consider whether they affect student performance and the student exam experienc...

By Deena Wassenberg, J.D. Walker, Kalli-Ann Binkowski, and Evan Peterson

Distance Learning Equity Pedagogy STEM

Journal Article

The Impact of Online STEM Teaching and Learning During COVID-19 on Underrepresented Students’ Self-Efficacy and Motivation

Female students, students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students face considerable barriers in access to STEM education, leading to their underrepresentation in STEM fields. Ensuring that these students develop strong self-effic...

By Sami Kahn, Janet Vertesi, Sigrid Adriaenssens, Julia Byeon, Mona Fixdal, Kelly Godfrey, Jérémie Lumbroso, and Kasey Wagoner

Distance Learning Equity Inclusion Pedagogy STEM

Reports Article

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, June 28, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Postsecondary Preschool Biology Careers Chemistry Climate Change Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics News NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Professional Learning Sensemaking STEM Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers/From the Field, June 7, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Assessment Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Climate Change Curriculum Disabilities Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Labs Lesson Plans Life Science Mathematics New Science Teachers News NGSS Phenomena Physical Science Physics Preservice Science Education Professional Learning Science and Engineering Practices STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers/From the Field, May 24, 2022

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School Elementary High School Postsecondary Preschool Biology Careers Chemistry Citizen Science Climate Change Computer Science Curriculum Distance Learning Earth & Space Science Engineering English Language Learners Environmental Science Equity General Science Inclusion Instructional Materials Interdisciplinary Lesson Plans Life Science Literacy Multilingual Learners News Professional Learning Research Science and Engineering Practices Social Justice STEM Teaching Strategies

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Connecting Educators Through Equitable and Reflective Practice

By Karen A. Woodruff

Equity Professional Learning STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Journal Article

Personal Characteristics Influencing College Readiness of Hispanic Students in a STEM Gateway Course, First-Semester General Chemistry

This study is an exploratory comparison of 69 Hispanic students enrolled in first-semester general chemistry (Chem I) who attended either a Hispanic-Serving or emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution and were not successful in Chem I. Students’ autom...

By Adrian Villalta-Cerdas, Anton Dubrovskiy, Deborah Rush Walker, Blain Mamiya, G. Robert Shelton, Cynthia B. Powell, Susan Broadway, Rebecca Weber, and Diana Mason

Chemistry Equity Inclusion Multicultural Social Justice STEM

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Social Justice Service-Learning at an HBCU

Integrating social issues into biology courses may be of particular interest for educators seeking to create inclusive science environments that support diverse populations. This social justice–focused service-learning project extended a partnershi...

By Nastassia N. Jones and Francesca M. Mellieon-Williams

Biology Equity Social Justice

Journal Article

It Starts at Home

By Melissa Cieto and Stephen B. Witzig

Elementary Equity Inclusion Social Justice Teaching Strategies