Tag Archives: NSTA

Anticipating the Science Conceptual Framework

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob

In the first installment of a new web series, an NSTA article, Anticipating the Conceptual Framework for Science Education (PDF), takes an early look at the soon-to-be released framework and explores its development, role, possible content, and relationship to science … Continue reading →

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Susie Stevens Edens Receives the Shell Science Teaching Award from the National Science Teachers Association

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

ARLINGTON, Va. — March 29, 2011 — The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, has announced the recipients of its 2011 Teacher Awards. NSTA presented … Continue reading →

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NSTA Legislative Update: President Obama Unveils His 2012 Budget Proposal

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Bob

President Obama visited the eighth grade science class at Parkville Middle School and Center for Technology in Baltimore last week before unveiling his fiscal year 2012 budget proposal. Listed below are highlights for key STEM education programs at the Department … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Planet Challenge Kicks Off Year Two, Expands to Middle Schools

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob

Last week, Disney announced the launch of the second annual Disney’s Planet Challenge, a free project-based environmental and science competition for classrooms nationwide. Formerly open to 4th through 6th grade classrooms, Disney’s Planet Challenge is being expanded to include two tracks: one for elementary … Continue reading →

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TOSHIBA/NSTA EXPLORAVISION AWARDS PROGRAM

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Bob

The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision  Awards Program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by  the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), is currently accepting applications. Through ExploraVision, students discover the wonders of science and the potential for technological advancement while using theirimaginations  to contemplate … Continue reading →

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What Research Says to the Science Teacher

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Bob

Dear NSTA Leaders and Members: As you may have heard, NSTA is bringing back the series “What Research Says to the Science Teacher.” The original series, published in the 1980s, was popular among science teachers because it synthesized research and … Continue reading →

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Making Science Labs a Priority

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Bob

Commentary from Education Week, May 5, 2010, by NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle In January, an article in The Washington Post told the story of a group of Maryland science teachers who are learning how to replicate their DNA. Their … Continue reading →

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A Math Perspective on the Common Core Standards Initiative

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Bob

From the 4/26/2010 – NSTA Reports—Henry Kepner, Jr. The Common Core State Standards Initiative adds a new twist in American education: the creation of common core state standards in mathematics and English/language arts, which each state may choose to adopt. The … Continue reading →

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National Lab Day

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Bob

It’s more than a single day, But May 12th is the official “National Lab Day”  Check it out:

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It’s Time to Join National Lab Day

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Bob

“Encouraging young people to be makers of things, not just consumers of things.”— President Barack Obama What is NLD? National Lab Day is more than just a day. It’s a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support that will … Continue reading →

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