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August 16, 2017
August 09, 2017
Call the CDC! Interest in STEM May Be 'Contagious' in High School
Students who reported being surrounded by peers enthusiastic about science in high school are more likely to say they want to pursue STEM careers.
August 01, 2017
Can Early Lessons in Spatial Skills Build Future Scientists and Mathematicians?
A pilot program, supported by a $1.4 million federal grant and led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Science of Learning Institute, aims to test whether lessons incorporated into a 3rd grade science curriculum can boost spatial skills.
July 19, 2017
How States Can Boost Science Learning, Thanks to ESSA
Here's what states are doing—and could be doing—about science education with the help of the new federal law.
July 11, 2017
'STEM Deserts' in the Poorest Schools: How Can We Fix Them?
Students in high-poverty schools get subpar science labs and equipment and fewer opportunities to enroll in physics, calculus, and computer science.
June 08, 2017
Misconceptions About Climate Change Common Among Science Teachers
Secondary science teachers in Florida and Puerto Rico knew no more than the general public about the causes of and the science behind climate change, according to a new study.
June 02, 2017
What Trump's Decision to Withdraw From the Climate Accord Means for Teachers
Teachers are grappling with how to present the recent overhaul in the federal government's stance on environmental issues.
May 25, 2017
New Science Tests: When Will They Start?
In a new report, Education Week looks at the many changes going on in the assessment world, including when states that have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards will begin tests aligned to the new benchmarks (map included).
May 19, 2017
Quick-Hit Videos Highlight New Research in STEM Education
Researchers working on federally funded STEM education projects have created three-minute videos about their efforts, which are now being featured as part of a weeklong virtual event.
May 10, 2017
Gender Stereotypes About Coding Ability Start as Young as 1st Grade, Study Finds
But programming experience can make young girls more interested and confident in STEM fields, researchers found.
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