Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify the nature of the organization WestEd. Using an elementary curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards improved students’ science ...
New elementary teachers who promote equity in science are proving highly effective at engaging students, no matter their background, a new University of Michigan study shows. U-M researchers found ...
A strong theme in the new Edition is the power of student agency, a personalized learning concept that gives students a choice and voice in learning. When each new phenomenon or problem is introduced, ...
We hear a lot these days about the "Science of Reading" and, increasingly, the "Science of Math." And while focusing on the specific evidence-based practices within these domains is crucial, it's high ...
A newly released independent study conducted over a five-year period offers evidence of the impact of the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom high-quality curriculum paired with professional ...
With only 18 minutes a day spent on science in the average elementary classroom, advocates are hoping outdoor learning labs are a way to spark students’ interest in the topic. Credit: Luis Bernardo ...
WASHINGTON — The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have launched the Collaborative for Advancing Science Teaching and Learning in K-12 (CASTL-K12), a new activity that will ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — A new learning opportunity is afoot for elementary school children in the Hillsboro School District. Students at the new Tamarack Elementary School in Hillsboro have the unique ...
As a student teacher I witnessed extreme inequalities in how science is communicated and taught at California elementary schools. My first teaching experience was as a STEM (science, technology, ...