Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

A new curriculum will use project-based learning and culturally relevant teaching strategies to engage high school physics and chemistry students. Read More

Physics Teacher Is The 2024 Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Recipient

Jennifer Baney of Bedford High School plans to help students develop teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Read More

Science

April 19, 2024 • When the dinosaurs walked the Earth, massive marine reptiles swam. Among them, a species of Ichthyosaur that measured over 80 feet long. Today, we look into how a chance ... Read More

Opinion: How California’s ‘math wars’ are hurting Black and Latino students

Proponents say students are more motivated to study data science than algebra. But this approach fails to teach kids essential skills and risks limiting some populations to certain courses. Read More

Teacher of the Month: Lindsay Crawford, East Canton Middle

East Canton Middle School science teacher says she works to build strong relationships with her students over their two years together. Read More

Teacher of the Month: Melissa Krukow, Lake Local Schools

Tim McBride, science − Mr. McBride, Sandy Valley's chemistry teacher, brings his expertise to the classroom. He is a longtime girls' basketball coach, and he has a passion for the game and coaching. Read More

A Classroom Management Training Helps New Teachers Send Fewer Kids to the Office

Anti-bias training has mixed success in cutting racial discipline gaps. Helping teachers interpret student behavior may be more effective. Read More

Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community

The Vernier Trendsetters Community offers educators a forum to enhance their teaching skills, specifically through the use of Vernier data-collection technology, and to engage in meaningful ... Read More

California Legislature Halts 'Science of Reading' Mandate, Prompting Calls for Thorough Review

A bill that would have required California teachers to use the “science of reading,” which spotlights phonics, to teach children to read has died without a hearing. Read More

Students put math and science knowledge to work at golf store

Janiya Cowan plans to be a force in golf. Although picking up a golf club for the first time during a recent visit to PXG Chicago West in Oakbrook Terrace, the Chicago Vocational Career Academy ... Read More

Law aiming to protect teachers could harm students with disabilities, opponents claim

Parents and disability advocates fear an incoming law will further isolate students with disabilities from their classmates, and potentially violate current federal policy. But lawmakers and education ... Read More