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Teacher Professional Development Programs Integrating Science and Language with Multilingual Learners

National Science Foundation

A Framework for K-12 Science Education (National Research Council, 2012) served as the foundation for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS; NGSS Lead States, 2013a). public schools (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, & Medicine, 2018).

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Engineering in the Science Classroom

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Engineering in the Science Classroom Post Natasha Wilkerson November 22, 2022 Help! I am a science teacher, and I am trying to figure out how to integrate engineering in my classroom! Which engineering challenges best support science learning? What about engineering practices?

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Teaching Out-of-the-(Zoom) Box: Outdoor, Informal, and Appropriate Technology Education for Recruitment, Retention, and Motivation of STEM Teachers

National Science Foundation

When thinking about science education during the pandemic, a critical theme emerged: space matters. Teaching and learning about science education through video-conferencing software does not provide the appropriate environmental conditions to adequately prepare teacher candidates for real-world, in-person teaching (Rapanta et al.,

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Connecting STEAM Education and Computer Science

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In the Renaissance era, Da Vinci’s discoveries were way ahead of his time (such as sketching models that could be used as blueprints for helicopters, artilleries, and catapults that came to exist hundreds of years later). Da Vinci is a prime example of someone who mastered both art and science. But what does STEAM stand for?

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ICYMI: Leadership Symposium Recap

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Recently, Discovery Education had the honor of hosting a group of innovative leaders, including state commissioners, school superintendents, national experts, and policy makers, at our 8th Annual Leadership Symposium on September 28 and 29 in Denver, CO. The symposium then wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes tour of the St. Jones Humanitarian Award.

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Critical Issues in Engineering Education

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Critical Issues of K-12 Engineering Education Post by Natasha Wilkerson December 28, 2021 Did you know that most state science standards now include engineering? But does engineering actually support science learning? Are teachers prepared to teach engineering effectively? I am working on my Ph.D.