Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver

Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver Celebrating Black History in STEM Black innovators have played a critical role in shaping the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for generations. From life-saving medical innovations to game-changing agricultural tech and next-level engineering feats, these scientists and…

Science Teachers at Activate Learning Science Education Conference

Join Activate Learning at major science education conferences this winter and spring 2024. Get hands-on with our K-12 science curriculum programs and discover fresh techniques to facilitate phenomenon-driven instruction, critical thinking, and real-world connections for students.

"They're Becoming Little Scientists!" Rochester Schools Celebrate OpenSciEd Success 🏆

[Superintendent Nelson visiting Ms. Aarsheim's class at Center School where first-grade students were planting sunflower seeds. CREDIT: Old Rochester Regional School District]

Old Rochester Regional School District Successfully Implements OpenSciEd

The results are in, and they're impressive! Old Rochester Regional School District is seeing remarkable gains in science achievement after implementing OpenSciEd. With students exceeding state MCAS averages by 17% and district scores jumping 8% from last year, teachers and administrators are celebrating the impact of this inquiry-based curriculum.

Success spans all levels – from elementary "little scientists" to high schoolers showing marked improvement. Superintendent Mike Nelson notes, “It’s pretty neat that we are defining what we want our kids to be learning and moving in a direct, consistent approach for all kids. I find it exciting and motivating!”

We find this news exciting and motivating, too! Read the article sharing their inspiring accomplishments, and for more information on how you can achieve similar results in your school district, check out these case studies.

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