An Astronaut’s Guide to Culturally Responsive Teaching (and What Space Is Really Like)

In 1995, NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris became the first African American to perform a spacewalk and now he aims to get diverse students interested in STEM and space exploration

The Guardian view on creativity in schools: a missing ingredient

Creativity can often be the missing ingredient in a child's education, but it should be embedded throughout the curriculum from the arts to science and math

How states and school districts are adopting the Next Generation Science Standards

In addition to science principles, schools are teaching skills such as communication, collaboration and problem-solving as they adopt the Next Generation Science Standards

Investing in Girls’ STEM Education

New technologies are dramatically transforming work and the global economy every day. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers hold tremendous promise for millions of girls and women—but only if new policies tackle access and education problems first.

The Value of Digital Tools in Science Classes

Digital learning experiences can be used to mirror the work of real scientists, boosting students’ engagement and learning outcomes in science class

Biology: Society needs citizens, policymakers literate in science

Why ensuring students have a strong understanding of science is critical to creating future well-informed citizens and policymakers who will lead our country

Scientific research on how to teach critical thinking contradicts education trends

Scientists are united in their belief that content knowledge is crucial to effective critical thinking

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