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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.

Spotlight on Early STEM Learning

Explore NSF-funded projects and resources that focus on early STEM learning opportunities.

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 FY2026 STEM K-12 Funding Webinar Resources
On September 4, 2025, NSF hosted a webinar providing an overview of FY2026 funding opportunities available through the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)…
NSF Restructures DRL Funding Programs and Will Host Informational Webinar
Last week, NSF announced significant changes to DRL funding programs with the launch of the NSF STEM K–12 program and solicitation. With this new funding opportunity comes the archival of…
NSF Updates Related to the Implementation of Recent Executive Orders
NSF is posting updates related to the Implementation of Recent Executive Orders on their website. Check back often for updates.

Events

William T. Grant Foundation; Institutional Challenge Grant; Full Proposal Deadline

09/15/2025 - 05:00pm

National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP); Full Proposal Deadline

09/16/2025 - 05:00pm

Resources

Ways Researchers Can Use Teacher Noticing to Inform the Conceptualization of a Complex Teaching Practice

Prior research has examined teachers’ noticing in order to understand what factors affect teacher noticing and how…

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Ways Researchers Can Use Teacher Noticing to Inform the Conceptualization of a Complex Teaching Practice

Prior research has examined teachers’ noticing in order to understand what factors affect teacher noticing and how…

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