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Announcement | Call for Proposals!
Proposals for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting sessions are now being accepted. To submit a proposal, please read the full Call for Proposals and submission instructions. Only invited DR K-12 PIs may submit a proposal. The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2012
Proposals for 2012 DR K-12 PI Meeting sessions are now being accepted. To submit a proposal, please read the full Call for Proposals and submission instructions. Only invited DR K-12 PIs may submit a proposal. The deadline has been extended to January 31, 2012
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Announcement | Early Learning Challenge Fund
The White House announced that nine states—California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington—will receive grant awards from the $500 million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge fund, a competitive grant program jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. Read more
The White House announced that nine states—California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington—will receive grant awards from the $500 million Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge fund, a competitive grant program jointly administered by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. Read more
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Announcement | Twitter page makes STEM Educator list
The CADREK12 Twitter page is #3 on the 50 Essential Twitter Feeds for STEM Educators, compiled by the Best Colleges Online blog. This list includes Twitter pages for educators; STEM news and information; STEM organizations and projects; underrepresented groups; meetups, conferences and competitions; and government resources.
The CADREK12 Twitter page is #3 on the 50 Essential Twitter Feeds for STEM Educators, compiled by the Best Colleges Online blog. This list includes Twitter pages for educators; STEM news and information; STEM organizations and projects; underrepresented groups; meetups, conferences and competitions; and government resources.
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Announcement | ELL work of PI Jamal Abedi featured on Teacher College Record
The Teacher College Record recently featured DR K-12 PI Jamal Abedi and his ELL work on Opportunities to Learn: http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=15878
The Teacher College Record recently featured DR K-12 PI Jamal Abedi and his ELL work on Opportunities to Learn: http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=15878
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Event | 2012 Annual Conference of PME-NA
Conference Theme: Navigating Transitions Along Continuums
Conference Theme: Navigating Transitions Along Continuums
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Announcement | Nov. 2nd NSF DR K-12 Program webinar
A recording of the 11/2 webinar (both audio and visual) is now available at http://cadrek12.org/resources/presentations/2011-dr-k-12-program-webinar.
A recording of the 11/2 webinar (both audio and visual) is now available at http://cadrek12.org/resources/presentations/2011-dr-k-12-program-webinar.
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Announcement | Meet our 2011 DR K-12 awardees
A list of the most recent DR K-12 awardees: http://cadrek12.org/sites/default/files/New%20DR%20K-12%20Awardees%20List.pdf
A list of the most recent DR K-12 awardees: http://cadrek12.org/sites/default/files/New%20DR%20K-12%20Awardees%20List.pdf
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Announcement | Congrats to Mitchel Resnick
Resnick wins the 2011 World Technology Award, announced Oct 26th. Mitchel Resnick was also the winner of the 2011 McGraw Prize in Education this year. Congratulations to Mitchel and his team for both awards! To learn more about Resnick and his project work: Watch a short video Visit the ScratchEd project page
Resnick wins the 2011 World Technology Award, announced Oct 26th. Mitchel Resnick was also the winner of the 2011 McGraw Prize in Education this year. Congratulations to Mitchel and his team for both awards! To learn more about Resnick and his project work: Watch a short video Visit the ScratchEd project page
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Announcement | 2011-2012 CADRE Fellowship
The CADRE Fellowship is a competitive program providing a significant professional development experience for early career researchers and developers currently working on a DR K-12 project. Through program activities, Fellows gain exposure to research and development from across the country related to STEM education, gain insights into NSF and what it takes to be successful and effective in this…
The CADRE Fellowship is a competitive program providing a significant professional development experience for early career researchers and developers currently working on a DR K-12 project. Through program activities, Fellows gain exposure to research and development from across the country related to STEM education, gain insights into NSF and what it takes to be successful and effective in this…
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Project Spotlight | English Language Learners
This Spotlight features DRK-12-funded projects that are researching and developing approaches to improving STEM learning for students classified as English language learners (ELLs) or English learners (ELs). In addition to sharing their current research, projects featured in this Spotlight share their advice on how we, as a community, might better serve English learners. There are many…
This Spotlight features DRK-12-funded projects that are researching and developing approaches to improving STEM learning for students classified as English language learners (ELLs) or English learners (ELs). In addition to sharing their current research, projects featured in this Spotlight share their advice on how we, as a community, might better serve English learners. There are many…
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Event | 2011 NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar
NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation. Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12): DR K-12 invites proposals that meet a variety of…
NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation. Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12): DR K-12 invites proposals that meet a variety of…
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Event | 2011 NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar
NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation. Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12): DR K-12 invites proposals that meet a variety of…
NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation. Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12): DR K-12 invites proposals that meet a variety of…
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Event | 2011 DR K-12 Program Webinar
NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation. Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12): DR K-12 invites proposals that meet a variety of…
NSF DR K-12 Program Webinar We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation. Discovery Research K-12 (DR K-12): DR K-12 invites proposals that meet a variety of…
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Announcement | Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
Applications due Oct. 5th. Invitation for Nominations: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) P AESMEM recognizes outstanding mentors and mentoring programs that enhance the participation of individuals who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering. and mathematics (STEM),…
Applications due Oct. 5th. Invitation for Nominations: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) P AESMEM recognizes outstanding mentors and mentoring programs that enhance the participation of individuals who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering. and mathematics (STEM),…
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Announcement | Education Statistics Projections to 2020
NCES releases Projections of Education Statistics to 2020 Postsecondary enrollment rose by 43 percent between 1995 and 2009, and is projected to increase another 13 percent by 2020. The Projections of Education Statistics to 2020 provides national-level data on enrollment, teachers, high school graduates, and expenditures at the elementary and secondary school level and…
NCES releases Projections of Education Statistics to 2020 Postsecondary enrollment rose by 43 percent between 1995 and 2009, and is projected to increase another 13 percent by 2020. The Projections of Education Statistics to 2020 provides national-level data on enrollment, teachers, high school graduates, and expenditures at the elementary and secondary school level and…
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Announcement | Microsoft STEM Survey Released
Yesterday, Microsoft Corp. announced the findings of two national surveys, conducted online by Harris Interactive, of college students currently pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees and of parents of K–12 students. The goal of the surveys was to gain insight about what can better prepare and inspire students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM subjects. …
Yesterday, Microsoft Corp. announced the findings of two national surveys, conducted online by Harris Interactive, of college students currently pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees and of parents of K–12 students. The goal of the surveys was to gain insight about what can better prepare and inspire students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM subjects. …
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Announcement | Proposed IRB changes
AERA leads effort to examine proposed changes intended to improve practices for human research protection and promote research. In late July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) changes to federal regulations governing human research protections (…
AERA leads effort to examine proposed changes intended to improve practices for human research protection and promote research. In late July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) changes to federal regulations governing human research protections (…
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Announcement | Cross REL webinar
On Tues. Sept. 13th, the REL Rural Working Group will be holding a webinar: Achievement Data and Instructional Decision Making in Rural Schools and Districts To register or for more information, visit: http://www.relnei.org/events.upcomingevents.PCWebinar_DDDM_PG_ruralSchools_09.13.2011.php The Regional Educational Laboratory Rural Working Group invites teachers, principals,…
On Tues. Sept. 13th, the REL Rural Working Group will be holding a webinar: Achievement Data and Instructional Decision Making in Rural Schools and Districts To register or for more information, visit: http://www.relnei.org/events.upcomingevents.PCWebinar_DDDM_PG_ruralSchools_09.13.2011.php The Regional Educational Laboratory Rural Working Group invites teachers, principals,…
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Announcement | Gates Foundation pledges $1 mill to ELL resources
DR K-12 PI, Okhee Lee, is an ELL expert on the team that will work to develop English-language-proficiency resources for the states' common-core academic standards. To read the full article: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2011/08/gates_joins_stanford_ell_proje.html
DR K-12 PI, Okhee Lee, is an ELL expert on the team that will work to develop English-language-proficiency resources for the states' common-core academic standards. To read the full article: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2011/08/gates_joins_stanford_ell_proje.html
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Event | The International Conference on Design and Modeling in Science, Education, and Technology: DeMset 2011
International Conference on Design and Modeling in Science, Education, and Technology: DeMSET 2011 Jointly with International Conference on Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics: icEIC 2011 And International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Applications ICTA 2011 November 29th - December 2nd, 2011 – Orlando, Florida, USA For more information, visit…
International Conference on Design and Modeling in Science, Education, and Technology: DeMSET 2011 Jointly with International Conference on Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics: icEIC 2011 And International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Applications ICTA 2011 November 29th - December 2nd, 2011 – Orlando, Florida, USA For more information, visit…
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Announcement | Grant Opportunity
The Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) is designed to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. To learn more and/or apply, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.…
The Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) is designed to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers. To learn more and/or apply, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.…
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Announcement | New! Workshop Summary
"Successful STEM Education: A Workshop Summary" was just released by the National Research Council. To View: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13230
"Successful STEM Education: A Workshop Summary" was just released by the National Research Council. To View: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13230
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Announcement | Updated Toolkit!
The social media and technologies toolkit has been updated. Educational mobile app suggestions, Google+ tips and more! Go to: http://cadrek12.org/resources/tools/social-media-and-technologies-toolkit
The social media and technologies toolkit has been updated. Educational mobile app suggestions, Google+ tips and more! Go to: http://cadrek12.org/resources/tools/social-media-and-technologies-toolkit
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Announcement | NSF ITEST Convening: Sept 9-11, 2011
Advancing Research on Youth Motivation in STEM The NSF ITEST Learning Resource Center at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), will be hosting a convening entitled “Advancing Research on Youth Motivation in STEM” that will bring together ITEST youth participants and ITEST project PIs with leading researchers, psychologists, and sociologists to develop a theoretical research framework to guide…
Advancing Research on Youth Motivation in STEM The NSF ITEST Learning Resource Center at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), will be hosting a convening entitled “Advancing Research on Youth Motivation in STEM” that will bring together ITEST youth participants and ITEST project PIs with leading researchers, psychologists, and sociologists to develop a theoretical research framework to guide…
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Announcement | New Report: STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future
New Commerce Department Report Shows Fast-Growing STEM Jobs Offer Higher Pay, Lower Unemployment WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) today released a new report that profiles U.S. employment in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future offers an inside look at workers who…
New Commerce Department Report Shows Fast-Growing STEM Jobs Offer Higher Pay, Lower Unemployment WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) today released a new report that profiles U.S. employment in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future offers an inside look at workers who…
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Announcement | Public Briefing to Release Framework for K-12 Science Education
National Science Education Leadership Association / A Framework for K-12 Science Education What: Public briefing to release A Framework for K-12 Science Education When: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 1:00 p.m.* Where: Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences, 525 E Street N.W., Washington, D.C. (directions at http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/visitor/dandp…
National Science Education Leadership Association / A Framework for K-12 Science Education What: Public briefing to release A Framework for K-12 Science Education When: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 1:00 p.m.* Where: Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences, 525 E Street N.W., Washington, D.C. (directions at http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/visitor/dandp…
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Announcement | Draft NSF Merit Review Criteria--Call for Comments
National Science Board Requests Comments on Draft NSF Merit Review Criteria More than 5,100 individuals responded to a National Science Board task force when it requested input on the criteria that is used to evaluate proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation. Now the task force is asking the science community to review proposed clarifications to the two criteria. Comments are…
National Science Board Requests Comments on Draft NSF Merit Review Criteria More than 5,100 individuals responded to a National Science Board task force when it requested input on the criteria that is used to evaluate proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation. Now the task force is asking the science community to review proposed clarifications to the two criteria. Comments are…
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