Hands-on science education excites students and teachers alike

The National Science Teachers Association recognizes that effective science education during elementary school is essential. Read More

When scientists and K-12 teachers team up, the results can be spectacular or lackluster

The study is published in the International Journal of Science ... teachers. "The more we can share how we do this kind of work, the more I think it will increase the number of people who feel ... Read More

Can Scientific Thinking Save the World?

A physicist, a philosopher and a psychologist are working together to bring better, smarter decision-making to the masses ... Read More

Equity, justice and inclusion are at forefront of science teacher’s classroom

Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the St. Louis region to be the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. April’s winner is Dr. Tasha ... Read More

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10,000+ students enjoy interactive science experiment at Denver's Coors Field for STEM Day

Some 10,000 teachers, parents and students traveled across four states to Coors Field for STEM Day, to bring their love of science to life. Read More

Initiative encourages computer science students to incorporate ethics into their work

Computer science students at the University of Toronto are learning how to incorporate ethical considerations into the design and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence with ... Read More

Fostering student success

For example, in the STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts and math] room, a teacher might give the students ... can build on those skills each year and help them draw informed conclusions ... Read More

Students of color in special education are less likely to get the help they need – here are 3 ways teachers can do better

Students with disabilities do better when they remain in general education classes, but systemic bias often leads them to be placed in separate classrooms, a special education researcher writes. Read More

The Best Jobs Require Data Science Skills. Schools Need to Do Better at Providing Them.

One in every four job postings seeks candidates with the data skills that companies need — and those jobs pay better. Schools should refocus their efforts. Read More

The Learning Network

Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom What story can ... What do you think this image is communicating? By The Learning Network We invite students ... Read More

School of science: Early STEM teaching valued in G-C schools

Weston Elementary School teacher Jennifer Bohannon gives a science lesson every Friday, giving her first-grade students hands-on experiences ... And the “power of yet” is the answer to every “I can’t ... Read More