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preK-12 STEM education.

The CADRE Story: An Interactive Timeline

View CADRE highlights from over the course of 17 years of serving the DRK-12 community.

Spotlight on Student Assessment

Learn about the DRK-12 Programs contributions to developing innovative assessment approaches and tools.

Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence in STEM Education Research

Read new briefs on AI in STEM teaching and learning, learn about DRK-12 AI work, and more.

NSF Proposal Toolkit

Find a collection of helpful resources for developing proposals, including slides & recordings of solicitation webinars.

Video Podcast

CADRE co-PIs Ilana Horn and Terrell Morton offer insights into aspects of NSF's DRK-12 proposal development, proposal review, and project management.

The CADRE Learning Series

The Learning Series features expert education researchers discussing topics such as AI, partnerships, video use, case study research & PD development.

View Recordings and Resources

Classroom-Based STEM Assessment: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives

CADRE is pleased to announce the release of a new report, which highlights the latest insights from DRK-12 program-funded research.

Curricula & Resources for Educators

Explore 75+ NSF-funded curricula, apps, modules, and/or simulations in our searchable library.

2025 DRK-12 PI Meeting

Visit the virtual poster hall and view session materials from the June 2025 meeting.

News & Announcements

NSF Announces Organizational Realignment
The National Science Foundation has announced an organizational realignment. See the new organizational chart: https://www.nsf.gov/od/updates/nsf-announces-organizational-realignment
NSF Resumes Operations
NSF asks for patience as they resume operations. They will be prioritizing the capacity to make awards and the continued management and oversight of existing awards. If you are a panelist or have a…
NSF During the U.S. Government Shutdown
The following message is posted on NSF's website: Due to a lapse in appropriations, NSF is closed. NSF will continue to accept proposals in accordance with published guidelines. Find additional…

Events

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 2026 Annual AMTE Conference; Portland, OR

02/05/2026 - 12:00am to 02/07/2026 - 12:00am

NSF Growing Convergence Research (GCR); Full Proposal Deadline

02/09/2026 - 05:00pm

Resources

Developing Models in the Classroom: Discussion Leading Strategies for Fostering Scientific Reasoning and Conceptual Understanding

This website describes a set of discussion-leading strategies to help students as they learn Scientific Reasoning…

Tool

Developing a Responsive Professional Development (RPD) Survey for High School Physics Teachers

By taking a responsive approach to the design and enactment of teacher professional development (PD), PD instruction…

Presentation

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