New science standards urge shift from ‘learning about’ to ‘figuring out’

Education Dive - Tara García Mathewson "In at least 16 [...]

August 16th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, Science, Scientific, Scientific Reasoning, Scientist, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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How teachers can make the most of science education

Splash ABC - George Pinniger " How can teachers encourage [...]

August 4th, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Australia, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, School Accountability, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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14 Books That Connect Students With Valuable Scientists’ Struggles

KQED News Mind/Shift - Deborah Farmer Kris "TTeens who read [...]

May 28th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Books, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Reading, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Scientific Reasoning, Scientist, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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World Bank Study Shows Shanghai’s #1 Global Ranking in Reading, Math, & Science Rests on Strong Education System with Great Teachers

The World Bank - Staff Writer "A new World Bank [...]

May 23rd, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, China, Chinese, Current Events, Education, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, Reading, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Shanghai, Teacher|Tags: Education, schools|

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Don’t Just Talk About Science With Your Kids, DO Science With Your Kids

Forbes - Chad Orzel "...science doesn’t have to be complicated...The [...]

April 15th, 2016|Categories: Hands-on, Parents, Science, Science Fair, Scientific, Scientific Reasoning, STEM|Tags: Education, School|

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Engaging America’s Youth in STEM through Hands-on Experiences in Labs and Communities Across America

The White House - Michael Smith, Marvin Carr, Jordan Brooks, [...]

February 28th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Obama, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Nick Gibb: Teach children important facts not ‘joyless’ processes, minister urges

The Independent - Oliver Wright "Schools across England are still [...]

February 7th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Britain, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, England, Great Britain (UK), Learning, literature, News, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Why Some Colleges Are Ditching the Science Lecture For Hands-On Learning

KQED News Mind/Shift - Anya Kamenetz "In the basement of [...]

February 6th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College/University, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science education fails to capture the thrill of discovery

Michigan Live - Linda S. Mah "I can say that [...]

January 24th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Scientist, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Astronaut Alvin Drew Calls for More Arts Education

Inverse - Sam Blum "A oft-used acronym in the world [...]

January 15th, 2016|Categories: Arts, Communication, Educators, Humanities, Science, Scientific, Space Station, STEM|Tags: Education, School|

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