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BSCS Science Learning has developed a nationally-recognized program for teacher learning called STeLLA ® , Science Teachers Learning from Lesson…
Racism is a serious problem in the United States. Research has shown that the biology curriculum can affect how students think about race.
OpenSciEd The OpenSciEd initiative was launched by a consortium of funders led by the Carnegie Corporation of New York to address a critical need in…
What works best for teachers and students in science education interventions? Statistics can provide some insight—but only if interpreted in context…
Constructed-response assessments, in which students use their own language to demonstrate knowledge, are widely viewed as providing greater insight…
Middle school science teachers are always searching for professional learning (PL) opportunities and classroom curricula that are NGSS aligned. But…
Health-related information from family, friends, social media, and the internet bombard our lives every day. We make decisions as consumers about…
Current research suggests that scientific models can help teachers transform their science instruction and enhance student learning. This premise…
What exactly does a scientist do? How does she collect information and make sense of it all? Data Nuggets, a four-year research project between…
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) identifies three equally important dimensions to learning science: science and engineering practices…
Plants are all around us. They are essential to our existence. Yet despite their ubiquity, how many science teachers truly understand plant biology…