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Solving the High School Science Curriculum Crisis (part 3)

January 11, 2024
QuickTake: Over 92% of high school science teachers report using no comprehensive high school science curriculum aligned to academic standards....
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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School District, OpenSciEd, and Activate Learning Challenge: Pandemic-related declines in student engagement and outdated pedagogical...
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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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The Power of Project-Based Learning: Connecting High School STEM to the Real World (part 1)

October 13, 2023
Welcome to the first in our 3-part blog series delving into the future of high school STEM education. As we...
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Recent STEM News, Research and Resources

October 4, 2023
Recent STEM News, Research and Resources Recent STEM News, Research and Resources for Science Educators:  Science Educators! Here's a quick...
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Empowering Student Voices: The Power of Equitable Discussions in Science Education with OpenSciEd

September 22, 2023
Quick Take: Our recent Snapshot Webinar on 3D learning uncovers the transformative power of OpenSciEd in fostering equitable discussions in...
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Snapshot Strategies and Resources: Student Sensemaking in OpenSciEd

August 30, 2023
Quick Take: The second session of our Snapshot Webinars on 3-Dimensional Learning: Student Sensemaking, takes you on a journey from...
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