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2024 Snapshot Webinar Series: Transforming Instruction and Assessment for High School Science

2024 Snapshot Webinar Series: Transforming Instruction and Assessment for High School Science Quick Take:  Are you looking for ways to...
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Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students

Establishing a Baseline of Science Communication Skills for Middle and High School Students [PHOTO: 6 TH grade students ask thoughtful...
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What is a Community of Practice and How Does It Support 3-Dimensional Science Curriculum Adoption?

What is a Community of Practice and How Does It Support 3-Dimensional Science Curriculum Adoption? Quick Take: A Community of...
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DO Look Up: Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with OpenSciEd and Free Teaching Resources

DO Look Up: Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with OpenSciEd and Free Teaching Resources [1,500 people gather at Iowa...
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The Personal Touch: Meet the Professional Learning Dream Team Redefining Teacher Support

The Personal Touch: Meet the Professional Learning Dream Team Redefining Teacher Support Quick Take: Recent research reveals challenges educators face...
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Activating OpenSciEd at Home: Resources and Tips for Parent Engagement in Science Education

Activating OpenSciEd at Home: Resources and Tips for Parent Engagement in Science Education Educators, share these resources to support parent...
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What is AI Literacy and Why Do Students Need to Build Understanding Early?

What is AI Literacy and Why Do Students Need to Build Understanding Early? [PHOTO: Middle school students work together during...
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Solving the High School Science Curriculum Crisis (part 3)

QuickTake: Over 92% of high school science teachers report using no comprehensive high school science curriculum aligned to academic standards....
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Navigating Inclusivity in Science Education through Universal Design Learning

Quick Take: This recap of the capstone session of our 5-part webinar series on 3-Dimensional Learning explores the transformative power...
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