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NSTA's fall area conferences are just a hop, skip, and a jump away! Enter now for a chance to win a FREE conference registration for one of NSTA's fall Area Conferences on Science Education. The entry period ends today, Monday, April 17. Three (3) winners will receive a free conference registration to one of NSTA's Area Conferences on Science Education. |  |
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| | You've read the headlines. Climate change deniers, threats to the teaching of evolution, and challenges to quality science standards are everywhere. The stakes for teaching the next generation are now higher than ever. NSTA is on the forefront of these challenges, but we simply can't go it alone. This Saturday, April 22, NSTA will be standing for science and quality science education at the March for Science. Like you we are concerned and we need to speak out and make a difference. Here's a way you can make a difference: by joining NSTA today, and becoming an advocate for science and science education. Show your students that you support them and their education. Show the world you support quality science and science education. From now until Saturday, April 22, take $10 off NSTA membership with promo code TAP17. Click here for details and to join. We can do this better together, and with your support, we will continue to stand up for science and science education. Please join us. | |
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| | Just a few short days until the March for Science! Learn more about the March for Science here. Register to attend a march in your area here. Also check out this toolkit developed by 100kin10 that has some helpful information about the satellite marches, language and templates to help you make signs, tips for sharing things on Facebook and other social internet sites, and a few other goodies. Also take a look at our special advocacy membership offer here. | |
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| | Win a free registration for the 2017 STEM Forum & Expo, taking place in Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida, July 12–14. This will be the place to be for STEM this year! Learn more about the Forum & Expo here and click here to enter the giveaway! Giveaway period runs April 17-April 28. | |
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Educators can get authentic teacher perspectives on what it takes to plunge into the world of science learning and teaching from Dive In! Immersion in Science Practices for High School Students. This new NSTA Press book provides detailed examples of how veteran teachers and their students implement the recommendations of A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). | |
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| | A new report from EDC surveys state-level efforts to improve access to K–12 computer science education opportunities, progress toward 10 policy priorities widely seen as central to broadening participation in K–12 computer science education and offers recommendations for advocates and policymakers for improving alignment of state-level efforts. Emerging best practices in scaling up computer science education opportunities are also addressed. | |
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| | Need more information about the sixth Annual STEM Forum & Expo? Steering Committee Chairperson Jennifer C. Williams tells you about everything that's going to take place during the expo in her blog post. Read More | |
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| | | | | The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research invites educators to an hour-long webinar at 7 p.m. Eastern Time to introduce the educational resources developed for the upcoming Mountains in the Deep: Exploring the Central Pacific Basin Expedition. |
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| | | | | This year's theme is "Chemistry Helps Feed the World." The American Chemical Society (ACS) offers events, contests, and educational resources (including free materials) that educators can use to illustrate the positive role that chemistry plays in the world. Because the March for Science is taking place on Earth Day, the ACS encourages educators to evaluate the potential for synergy between CCED activities and march-related teaching and hands-on science activities. |
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| | | | | The grant aims to provide the educational background needed for youth wishing to enter the STEM workforce of the future. Four to 10 grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded to K–12 educators with STEM programming for their new or recurring program. |
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| Sponsored Announcement | | | .jpg) Incorporate an online master's degree into your busy life with the University of Maryland's Master of Chemical and Life Sciences. Designed for middle and high school science teachers, the 30-credit program offers cutting-edge research in the biological, biochemical, and biomedical sciences. Exceptional faculty lead discussions on topics of current interest with significant social impact.
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| | Paul Reyna, now in his 28th year as a teacher, was among the many attendees of this year's national conference of the NSTA, the world's largest professional organization representing science educators of all grade levels. Reyna credits his family with his decision to become a science educator, but the Texan says that it's professional development, like the NSTA's conference, that has been key to his success. Read the article featured on PBS NewsHour. |
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| | Three top Democrats have urged a libertarian think tank to stop mailing climate change–skeptical classroom materials to teachers across America. The ranking Democrats on the House committees overseeing education, natural resources and science condemned the group's mass-mailing campaign and counseled teachers to throw away the materials when they arrive. Read the article featured on PBS FRONTLINE. |
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| | As California rolls out new K–12 science standards, some educators believe the new curriculum will spark a love of science and boost test scores among African Americans and Latinos, and ultimately lead to a more diverse STEM workforce. Read the article featured in EdSource. |
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| Sponsored Announcement | | |  From the university with the motto "Mountains & Minds" comes a suite of online courses for science teachers. Through the National Teachers Enhancement Network at Montana State University, you can earn a 12-credit online graduate certificate in five areas of science, or a master's degree in science education. Or, take courses just to stay ahead of your students and enjoy the energy of lifelong learning. Summer courses include Summer Ecological Field Studies, Statistics for Teachers, Streamside Science: Water Quality Education, Physics of Renewable Energy and many more. Montana State is also rolling out two new non-credit courses that teach the concepts of effective online instruction. Visit www.scienceteacher.org or call (406) 994-6683 for a list of courses and additional information.
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