The biologist at the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia wants to understand why some animal...
 
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NSTA Legislative Update
President-Elect Biden has tapped Dr. Eric Lander to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and announced that he is elevating the role of the Presidential Science Advisor to the Cabinet level for the first time.
 
 
Responsibility.org
Free Digital Science-based Underage Drinking Prevention Curriculum
Ask, Listen, Learn’s free, digital curriculum for kids ages 9-12 teaches the science behind underage drinking and underage cannabis use. Lessons and videos are focused on Next Generation Science Standards.
 
 
NSTA
NSTA Free Web Seminar: How Language, Race, and Culture Impact the Science Classroom
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, join Bryan A. Brown (Science in the City) and explore how issues of race, language, and culture shape the outcomes of teaching and learning in science.
 
 
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Freebies for Teachers
Free resources for teachers!
 
 
NSTA
Ambitious Science Teaching
On January 26, 2021 join Melissa Braaten for a free NSTA web seminar on finding ways for all students to participate in science, making science compelling to a wider group of learners, and providing the means for students to show what they know.
 
 
 
The Scientist Magazine®
Celine Frere Chases Dragons and Koalas to Learn How They Adapt
The biologist at the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia wants to understand why some animal species adapt well to urbanization, while others fall flat.
 
 
 
EdSource
In the right direction? Perspectives on Gov. Newsom’s education budget
Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s early education and K-12 budget proposals.
 
 
 
Education Next
The 2021 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
The university-based scholars in the U.S. who did the most last year to shape educational practice and policy.The post The 2021 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings appeared first on Education Next.
 
 
 
Chalkbeat
What does a chief people officer do? Meet Jennifer Bramble.
In December 2019, Chalkbeat hired its first-ever chief people officer (CPO), Jennifer Bramble. Here is how she is creating a people-first culture at Chalkbeat.
 
 
NSTA Connected Science Learning
Balancing Individual and Collective Agency in Informal STEM Learning Experiences