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preK-12 STEM education.

Spotlight on Collaborative Teacher Learning

Explore how DRK-12 projects are leveraging collaborative teacher learning approaches to improve science, engineering, and mathematics instruction.

Spotlight on Social Studies and STEM Integration

Learn how DRK-12 projects are integrating social studies with STEM learning and practices.

The CADRE Learning Series

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

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NSF Proposal Toolkit

2023 DRK-12 solicitation is out! Check out these helpful resources for developing proposals, including slides & recordings of solicitation webinars.

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.

Research Toolkit

Tips, resources, & tools on education research design, theory & frameworks, methodologies, instrumentation, human subjects, & data management.

Meet the 2024 CADRE Fellows!

Congratulations to our newest cohort of CADRE Fellows.

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The EQR Hub

Offering services and resources in research methods, knowledge translation, and DEI to current and aspiring DRK-12 grantees.

Curricula & Resources for Educators

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

News & Announcements

NSF Webinar on Bio Sketch and Current & Pending Support
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a webinar on Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support on April 25 at 2 PM ET. If you are…
NSF Job Opportunity: Quantitative Research Methodology
The Division of Research and Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) at NSF is seeking a Permanent Program Director with expertise in Quantitative Research Methodology. Learn more: https://www…
Nominate Your Program: PreK-12 STEM Education Innovations That Work
In order to inform a consensus study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Education Development Center is compiling a compendium of successfully scaled-up preK-12…

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Events

CoP Meeting 3: How to Position Your Work for NSF DRK-12 Program STEM Education Research and Design Funding Opportunities

04/16/2024 - 04:00pm to 04/16/2024 - 05:00pm

NSF Policy Office Webinar Series: Implementing the Common Forms for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support

04/25/2024 - 02:00pm to 04/25/2024 - 03:00pm

Resources

Justice-Centered Ambitious Science Teaching Framework

Framework to organize foothold practices for centering justice in science education.

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Uncovering Middle School CS Students’ Understanding of Variables and Control Structures: A Cognitive Think-Aloud Approach

This poster presents findings on middle school students’ understanding of core computer science (CS) concepts, such as…

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