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Exploring Culturally Responsive Science Teaching Through Turbulence and Challenge: Starting a Multi-year Research Study During the Pandemic

National Science Foundation

Inspired by a challenge to design a research study of teacher effectiveness based on measures beyond student test scores, we were awarded a Noyce Track 4 research grant from the National Science Foundation to explore teacher effectiveness through culturally responsive education and core practices. 2014; Villegas & Lucas, 2007).

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Student-Centered Computing: Teaching Computer Science Using Culturally Authentic Practices

National Science Foundation

Since many of our well-paying jobs now require that people understand the basics about computer programs, networks, and cybersecurity, issues of equity and national interest create an imperative that all students be introduced to these skills, even when they have expressed no clear or prior interest in pursuing a career in CS.