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Teaching Science in Turbulent Times
Science education is hard. Teachers tackle the challenges of 鈥渟cience denial鈥� and persistent inequities in this special report.
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STEM Education
K-12 schooling in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics offers the potential for innovative ways to inspire students鈥攁s well as obstacles that can prevent them from sustained success in those fields.
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Science Learning Outside the Classroom
This special report explores informal science education, which is gaining broader recognition for its role in helping students acquire scientific knowledge and skills. Zoos, science museums, clubs, competitions, and online games are just a few ways scientists are engaging American youths.
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Science Opinion Science Scores Are Down. But We Know What Would Improve ThemThe when, where, and how of science instruction needs rethinking.
Science What's Behind the Drop in Students' Science Scores on NAEP?Survey results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show 8th graders do less scientific inquiry now than five years ago.
Science Opinion Science Is Losing the Battle for America鈥檚 Trust. How Schools Can HelpI grew up a creationist and became a science educator. Here鈥檚 what I know about building trust in science.
Science Want Students to Be Better in Science? Bolster Their Math SkillsTeachers share how they model problem-solving, build conceptual understanding of equations, and collaborate with math 糖心动漫vlog.
Science From Our Research Center Nearly Half of Teens Can鈥檛 Identify What Causes Climate Change. Why That MattersClimate change is affecting many industries and students need a basic understanding of the concept to succeed in those fields, experts say.
Science Making Time for Science in Kindergarten Could Have a Big PayoffWhen teachers in grades P-1 received high-quality curriculum and PD in science, students' scores rose, a new meta-analysis finds.
Science Sponsor Strengthening STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural AmericaSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.When it comes to STEM education and workforce development, rural communities are often underserved, overlooked, and left out of the conversation entirely
Science Download How Teachers Are Motivating Students To Learn STEM (DOWNLOADABLE)Teachers asked students what motivates them to work harder in STEM. Here's what they found.
Science From Our Research Center Students Say They Care More About STEM as They Get Older. Teachers DisagreeAn EdWeek Research Center survey examined student motivation in STEM classes.
Special Report How to Motivate Students to Succeed in STEMStudents can offer teachers valuable insights into what motivates them to tackle challenging STEM subjects.
Science Q&A Teachers, Parents, or Peers: Who Motivates Students Most to Pursue STEM?Encouragement from adults鈥攍ike teachers, school counselors, and parents鈥攊s crucial for motivating students in STEM.
Science From Our Research Center Want to Motivate Students in STEM? The Way You Explain Things MattersHow teachers explain tricky math and science concepts can affect students' motivation in their STEM classes.
Science From Our Research Center Students Don't Think Cellphones Distract Them From Learning STEM. Teachers DisagreeNew surveys of teens and teachers show how far apart the two groups are on this issue.
