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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for STEM Educators

December 2, 2025
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for STEM Educators The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the STEM educators who...
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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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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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Setting Your Science Teacher Goals for the New Year

July 28, 2025
As a new school year begins, many educators are thinking about bulletin boards, lesson plans, and lab safety. But it's...
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June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning

June 16, 2025
June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning As school wraps up and summer begins,...
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Making Sense of Phenomena in OpenSciEd

May 12, 2025
Making Sense of Phenomena in OpenSciEd Quick Take: Phenomena are the heart of OpenSciEd's approach to science instruction. Rather than...
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April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources

April 21, 2025
April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources The recent launch of OpenSciEd K-5 brings fresh energy and opportunity...
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