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A Blueprint for Success: Colonial School District Reimagines Science Education with OpenSciEd and Activate Learning

November 29, 2023
New Case Study featuring Colonial School District Challenge: Pandemic-related declines in student engagement and outdated pedagogical practices. Solution: Strategic partnership...
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Navigating Inclusivity in Science Education through Universal Design Learning

November 20, 2023
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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The Future of High School STEM Education: Rethinking the High School Science Course Sequence (part 2)

November 14, 2023
QuickTake: Dive into part 2 of our 3-part series on the evolution of high school STEM. From traditional models to...
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Activating Students’ Potential with 3-Dimensional Assessments in OpenSciEd

October 23, 2023
Quick Take: Explore our webinar recap to uncover the transformative impact of 3-dimensional assessments in OpenSciEd. From innovative assessment strategies...
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Meet the New Curriculum Kid on the Block: The OpenSciEd High School Science Program Blasts Off!

August 16, 2023
Teachers and school leaders are pumped! Over the past 2 years, over 300 educators in 10 states have been giving...
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Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum: the Key to Unlocking Student Potential

November 10, 2022
A Better Way to Teach Science and Facilitate Deeper Learning with Culturally Responsive Science Curriculum "Being culturally responsive is being...
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The Successful Road to OpenSciEd Implementation Starts with a Great Pilot

November 7, 2022
Why Piloting a Curriculum is Crucial to OpenSciEd Implementation Success  The OpenSciEd project aims to provide high-quality, free teaching materials...
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Assessing Student Learning: Engaging Teachers, Students, and Parents

October 18, 2022
'I just don't understand why my students did so poorly on this benchmark exam, guys. I posted the learning goal...
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Improving Learning Outcomes with OpenSciEd Student Assessments

October 12, 2022
Quick Take: The OpenSciEd curriculum helps educators keep their content current and provides opportunities for formative and summative assessment development....
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