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Built for OpenSciEd Elementary: Introducing Virtual Investigations® for K-5

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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Activate Learning at NSTA Anaheim 2026: Science Education in the Spotlight

NSTA Highlights from Anaheim NSTA Anaheim 2026 delivered on the energy, the conversations, and the sunshine. The National Science Teaching...
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Breaking from the Past: How Sumter School District Navigated the OpenSciEd Pedagogical Shift

Breaking from the Past: How Sumter School District Navigated the OpenSciEd Pedagogical Shift Quick Take: Choosing OpenSciEd is often the...
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Coherence That Clicks: The Power of Storylines in OpenSciEd Elementary

Coherence That Clicks: The Power of Storylines in OpenSciEd Elementary Quick Take: OpenSciEd Elementary is redefining science instruction with a...
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February Research Roundup: Bring Science to Life with STEM News and Upcoming Observances

February Research Roundup: Bring Science to Life with STEM News and Upcoming Observances This time of year brings no shortage...
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How to Pair OpenSciEd’s On-Demand Teacher Support Library with the Activate Learning Digital Platform

How to Pair OpenSciEd's On-Demand Teacher Support Library with the Activate Learning Digital Platform Teaching OpenSciEd is an exciting opportunity...
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Activate Learning Engages Educators at NSTA 2025: Our Highlights From Minneapolis

Activate Learning Shines at NSTA 2025: A Recap of Our Exciting Innovations in Science Education We were thrilled to join...
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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 Elementary: A New Era of K–5 Science Education

OpenSciEd Elementary: A New Era of K-5 Science Education Quick Take: OpenSciEd Elementary is transforming how K-5 students learn science...
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