Tag Archives: NSTA

NSTA’s Science Matters

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Bob

First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released—Comment Period Open Until June 1 The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released on May 11 and will be online for public comment until June 1. Access … Continue reading →

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First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released Today.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob

Comment Period Open Until June 1The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released today and will be online for public comment until June 1.In a process managed by Achieve, 26 states led the development of the Next … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Bob

In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., a nonprofit education reform organization, 26 states are currently leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The standards will undergo multiple reviews, including two public drafts. The first public draft … Continue reading →

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Presidential Awards Deadlines Approach

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Bob

Only two weeks left before nominations close for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. Anyone–principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public–may nominate a K-6 teacher by completing the nomination form available … Continue reading →

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Final Print Version of A Framework for K–12 Science Education Now Available

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Bob

A Framework for K-12 Science Education—released online last summer and now available in print—describes the major practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas that all students should be familiar with by the end of high school, and it provides an … Continue reading →

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NSELA’s Professional Development Institute in Indianapolis

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Bob

Blending Online and Onsite Professional Development: Applying What the Research Says for Effective and Sustainable Learning Communities Professional development administrators and experts charged with the design, implementation or evaluation of professional development should consider attending Blending Online and Onsite Professional … Continue reading →

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STEM Legislation Part of Senate Bill to Overhaul No Child Left Behind

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Bob

NSTA Legislative Update 
October 17, 2011 Senators Harkin and Enzi, chair and ranking member respectively of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, last week introduced a draft of their bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act … Continue reading →

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Shell Lab Challenge

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Bob

Middle and high schools with limited laboratory resources are invited to apply for a chance to win a $20,000 lab makeover through the Shell Science Lab Challenge.  If this is of interest to you and your audience, we ask that … Continue reading →

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NSTA Awards

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Bob

It’s that time of year again! NSTA and its sponsors are kicking off another exciting year of rewarding and recognizing high-performing science educators and students through our large-scale, nationally known competitions and grant programs. Although we reach a large number … Continue reading →

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STEM Teachers Thrive in Professional Learning Communities

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Bob

From NSTA Express… With the support of the National Science Foundation and in collaboration with WestEd, the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) has released “STEM Teachers in Professional Learning Communities: From Good Teachers to Great Teaching.” NCTAF … Continue reading →

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