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preK-12 STEM education.

Spotlight on Argumentation in STEM

Learn about DRK-12 research and products that support the STEM practice of argumentation in math and science classrooms.

CADRE Learning Series

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

Meet the 2023 CADRE Fellows!

The CADRE Fellows program is a competitive fellowship designed to be a capacity-building experience for early career researchers and developers.

NSF Proposal Toolkit

This toolkit offers a compilation of helpful resources for developing DRK-12 proposals, including slides & recordings of the solicitation webinars.

Research Toolkit

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

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

FAQs On Proposal Preparation and Award Administration Related to NSF PAPPG (NSF 23-1)
NSF has posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On Proposal Preparation and Award Administration Related to NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1). View this and…
New DCL! Supporting Knowledge Mobilization for PreK-12 and Informal STEM Learning and Teaching
NSF has posted a new Dear Colleague Letter (DCL): Supporting Knowledge Mobilization for PreK-12 and Informal STEM Learning and Teaching. The DCL "encourages submissions to programs within the…
NSF Workshop for NSF Directorate for STEM Education CAREER Applicants
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have…

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Events

Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) Full Proposal Deadline

06/01/2023 - 05:00pm

LSAMP National Coordination Hub and Louis Stokes Community Resource Centers (LSAMP Hub & LSCRCs) Full Proposal Deadline

06/01/2023 - 05:00pm

Resources

Socio-Scientific Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparing In-person and Virtual Science Learning Using Model-Evidence Link Diagrams

Science learning is an important part of the K-12 educational experience, as well as in the lives of students. This…

Publication

Integrative Analysis Using Big Ideas: Energy Transfer and Cellular Respiration

Big ideas in science education are meant to be interpretive frameworks that empower student learning. Unfortunately,…

Publication

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