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| | | Is your school or district using Title IV funds? If so please take this short survey to share with the Title IV Coalition (NSTA is on the steering committee, and more information can be found at www.titleiva.org. The Title IV-A Coalition represents 30+ organizations advocating on Capitol Hill for investments that support well-rounded programs (STEM, AP, music education, PE, computer science), safe and healthy schools (bullying prevention, school mental health programs and professionals), and the effective use of technology. We are collecting stories about how investments in these areas support educators and their students. |  |
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| | | A new report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine recommends considerable changes to the U.S. system of graduate STEM education i to meet the growing needs of students, the scientific enterprise, and the country. Read more about the report, and check out the Education News Roundup for a selection of the week's other top education news stories. | |
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| | | A nationwide survey of middle and high school science teachers revealed that 70% of science teachers do not have adequate funding to support science instruction for their students, leading to almost 95% of science teachers spending their own money to support learning in their classroom. To discuss their research, Emily Cayton (graduate research assistant) and M. Gail Jones (professor of STEM Education) join co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler to close out season 11 of Lab Out Loud. | |
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|  | | | Through June 30, get $15 off purchases of $75 or more of NSTA Press or NSTA Kids books for orders placed through the online NSTA store. Use promo code JUNE18 at checkout. | |
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| | | June 1 is the start of the new year for NSTA, and the start of the new presidential term for Christine Royce. Her first official act? To thank the volunteers who are rotating on and off our committees and advisory boards. Click to read Royce's recognition of these members and about her plans for the year. | |
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| | | Join Picture-Perfect Science authors Karen Ansberry and Emily Morgan for a workshop, coming soon to Lancaster, Pennsylvania (June 12–13); Cincinnati, Ohio (June 19–20); Blue Springs, Missouri (June 26–27); and Tempe, Arizona (October 9–10). Register today. | |
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| | | How do you gain the respect of students who may not be much younger than you? Gabe Kraljevic, NSTA's Ask a Mentor, answers this question. | |
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| | | | | | | | On this day, hundreds of aquariums, zoos, museums, and conservation organizations and thousands of individuals worldwide will participate in educational events related to oceans. Visit the website for suggestions for activities to do with your students, along with free resources like the Plastic Pollution Lesson Plan and the Global Ocean and Aquatic Library. |
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| | | | | | Makers are developing new products and solutions to pressing challenges; engaging students in hands-on, interactive learning of STEM, arts, and design; and enabling individuals to learn new skills in design, fabrication, and manufacturing. Visit the Nation of Makers for free resources from Maker organizations worldwide. |
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| | | | | This celebration is held to demonstrate that pollination is vital to our survival and the existence of nearly all ecosystems on Earth. Teachers will find free materials online, including the Pollinator Gardens and Habitat Program Curriculum and Activities for grades preK–12. |
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| | Sponsored by: American Museum of Natural History | | | .png) Are you an educator looking to advance your career and earn graduate credit? Consider signing up for the Museum's online courses in the life, Earth, and physical sciences. Taught by Museum scientists and classroom educators, Seminars on Science courses are accessible anytime, anywhere. Get access to cutting-edge research, rich science content, and powerful classroom resources. Summer Session 2: July 9–August 19 Registration deadline: June 25 Check out the new Seminars on Science video to learn more about the courses. Hear from course authors, curators, learners, and instructors as they share their thoughts about and experiences with these online courses. AMNH is offering 15% off course fees to NSTA members. Use code NSTA2018 upon checkout to redeem. | |
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