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Fall STEM Spotlight: Celebrating Science from Our Rivers to the Stars

September 2, 2026
Fall STEM Spotlight: Celebrating Science from Our Rivers to the Stars Fall brings a steady current of science observances, and...
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Back to School 2026: 8 Ways to Start the Year Strong (Plus, Enter to Win!)

August 19, 2026
Back to School 2026: 8 Ways to Start the Year Strong (Plus, Enter to Win!) Quick Take: Back-to-school season is...
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More Free AI Tools to Support Your Summer Planning and Beyond

July 24, 2026
Summer offers a rare window to pause, reset, and think intentionally about the year ahead, whether that means refining a...
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Inside Activate Learning Virtual Investigations®: Built for OpenSciEd, Designed to Support Hands-On Learning

June 10, 2026
Inside Activate Learning Virtual Investigations®: Built for OpenSciEd, Designed to Support Hands-On Learning Hands-on science investigations are at the heart...
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The Summer Research Roundup: 5 Science Reads and the Latest STEM News

June 4, 2026
The Summer Research Roundup: 5 Science Reads and the Latest STEM News Summer is finally here, and if you're an...
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Built for OpenSciEd Elementary: Introducing Virtual Investigations® for K-5

May 14, 2026
Built for OpenSciEd Elementary: Introducing Virtual Investigations® for K-5 If you teach elementary science, you already know the moment. A...
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Giveaway Winners + 5 Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 2026
It's one of our favorite weeks of the year. Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and we couldn't think of a...
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Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Your Science Classroom

April 7, 2026
April is one of the best months to be a science teacher! Earth Day falls on April 22, and Arbor...
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Breaking from the Past: How Sumter School District Navigated the OpenSciEd Pedagogical Shift

March 13, 2026
Breaking from the Past: How Sumter School District Navigated the OpenSciEd Pedagogical Shift Quick Take: Choosing OpenSciEd is often the...
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