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Arts Sep 06

The Magic School Bus is back — and it’s tackling evolution

By Elizabeth Flock

Education May 10

A woman walks past a map showing the elevation of the sea in the last 22 years during the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, near Paris, France, December 11, 2015. Photo by Stephane Mahe/REUTERS
Climate change-denying booklets are landing in the mailboxes of thousands of teachers

In March, 25,000 science teachers received unsolicited materials from a libertarian think tank that cast doubt on the role humans play in climate change. Here's what happened next.

By Vic Pasquantonio

Education Apr 11

Science teachers Michelle Varnau, Kelly Gooden and Jill Szymanski take part in a workshop for grades 3-6 called "Future Worlds: Storm Survival Shelters STEM Challenge" at the National Science Teachers Association in Los Angeles. The objective was to design a shelter to keep two tiny teddybears safe from numerous challenges, including storms. Problem-solving skills a must.  Photo by Victoria Pasquantonio
For science educators, the stakes for teaching the next generation feel higher than ever

Teachers who attended the National Science Teacher Association conference say professional development is vital to their success -- and the success of their students and the country.

By Vic Pasquantonio

Science Apr 03

Bill Nye, CEO of the Planetary Society in Pasadena, Calif. discusses science education ahead of a lecture at the National Science Teachers Association's National Conference. Nye is seated at Carl Sagan's desk, former head of the Planetary Society and Nye's professor while a student at Cornell University.
Bill Nye on his ‘codebreaker’ mom and how science teachers can change the world

Bill Nye shares his thoughts on building passion for science, empowering girls in STEM education and why long division isn't obsolete.

By Vic Pasquantonio

Education Jun 21

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In elementary education, ‘doing science’ rather than just memorizing it

The battle over Common Core education standards is playing out across the country, but a new set of requirements for teaching science is creeping into curricula without the same fanfare. Some states are voluntarily adopting the practices, which emphasize more…

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May 31

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How to hook young people on math and science? Robots.

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In the United States, the number of college students pursuing degrees in math and science fields lags well behind dozens of industrialized countries. The numbers are even smaller for women and people of color. But one program is using robotics…

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Mar 01

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Greenhouse labs spur student learning on Manhattan rooftops

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At P.S. 333 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, students are studying science in their very own rooftop greenhouse -- one of 12 built as part of an initiative to put 100 greenhouse labs in New York City schools…

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Jan 18

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Is India’s space program worth the money?

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India's Mars Orbiter Mission is a point of great national pride. It will be completed for just over $70 million, a tiny fraction of the cost spent by NASA on similar programs. But is spending any resources on a mission…

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May 07

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Hey, Look at This! San Francisco’s Exploratorium Boasts Fun, Interactive Science

Hey, Look at This! San Francisco's Exploratorium Boasts Fun, Interactive Science…

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Jul 02

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Alan Alda’s ‘Flame Challenge’ Illuminates Importance of Communicating Science

Alan Alda's 'Flame Challenge' Illuminates Importance of Communicating Science…

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