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February Research Roundup: Bring Science to Life with STEM News and Upcoming Observances

February 6, 2026
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

January 9, 2026
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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November Research Roundup: STEM News and Resources for Science Educators

November 11, 2025
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

October 20, 2025
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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Celebrate Science This October: Earth Science Week & National Chemistry Week

October 13, 2025
October is a month full of opportunities to spark curiosity and deepen students' connection to science. Two major national observances,...
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Back-to-School Pacing Tips for OpenSciEd Classrooms

September 12, 2025
Back-to-School Pacing Tips for OpenSciEd Classrooms Quick Take: Pacing is one of the most common challenges teachers face when first...
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Science in the Seasons: Classroom Connections for Fall Observances

September 4, 2025
September is full of opportunities to spark curiosity and connect science learning to the real world. From cleaning up coastlines...
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OpenSciEd Success in Rural Hawaii Powered by Activate Learning

August 27, 2025
Place-Based Learning and OpenSciEd Success in Rural Hawaii Powered by Activate Learning Students at Kapaʻa Middle School in Kauai, Hawaii...
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Northampton’s OpenSciEd Success Story

August 4, 2025
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Northampton's OpenSciEd Success Story Northampton Area Schools 6th Grade Science Teacher Zach Winter and Scott Oste,...
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