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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for STEM Educators

2025 Holiday Gift Guide for STEM Educators The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the STEM educators who...
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November Research Roundup: STEM News and Resources for Science Educators

November Research Roundup: STEM News and Resources for Science Educators The pace of scientific discovery is accelerating, offering students more...
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OpenSciEd Earns EdReports “All-Green” Rating for High School Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Quick Take: Big News! 🎉 OpenSciEd Biology, Chemistry, and Physics have all earned the prestigious "all-green" rating by EdReports! The...
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June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning

June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning As school wraps up and summer begins,...
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April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources

April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources The recent launch of OpenSciEd K-5 brings fresh energy and opportunity...
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Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation

Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation March is Women's History Month, and...
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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...
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Two Districts, Same Curriculum, Different Outcomes: New Research Reveals Why Some Leaders Succeed with NGSS

Two Districts, Same Curriculum, Different Outcomes: New Research Reveals Why Some Leaders Succeed with NGSS Quick Take: Groundbreaking new research...
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6 Biology Teaching Resources to Engage Students: From Microscopic Life to Agriculture on the Moon!

6 Biology Teaching Resources to Engage Students: From Microscopic Life to Agriculture on the Moon! In today's rapidly evolving science...
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