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Resource | Shining Light on Preschool Science Investigations: Exploring Shadows and Strengthening Visual Spatial Skills
Young children are naturally interested in light and shadows, thus providing a meaningful context to introduce preschool science investigations. As children explore how shadows are made and change, they also have opportunities to develop math skills, specifically visual spatial awareness. In this article, we describe a set of light and shadows activities. Through these playful hands-on and…
Young children are naturally interested in light and shadows, thus providing a meaningful context to introduce preschool science investigations. As children explore how shadows are made and change, they also have opportunities to develop math skills, specifically visual spatial awareness. In this article, we describe a set of light and shadows activities. Through these playful hands-on and…
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Resource | Re-imagining Science Education Research Toward a Language for Science Perspective
With a decade passing since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), it is timely to reflect and consider the extent to which the promise of science teaching and learning that values and centers learners’ varied epistemologies for scientific sensemaking has been realized. We argue that this potential, in part, lies in the hands of our science education research community…
With a decade passing since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), it is timely to reflect and consider the extent to which the promise of science teaching and learning that values and centers learners’ varied epistemologies for scientific sensemaking has been realized. We argue that this potential, in part, lies in the hands of our science education research community…
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Resource | Centering on Power Relations in Collaboration Among Mathematics Teacher Educator-Researchers
Mathematics education research tends to center on what Mathematics Teacher Educators-Researchers (MTERs) work on or the people (teachers and students) they work with. Rarely, research in mathematics education focuses on MTERs working with one another. This article decenters from these traditional foci and instead examines a heterogeneous group of MTERs describing their research…
Mathematics education research tends to center on what Mathematics Teacher Educators-Researchers (MTERs) work on or the people (teachers and students) they work with. Rarely, research in mathematics education focuses on MTERs working with one another. This article decenters from these traditional foci and instead examines a heterogeneous group of MTERs describing their research…
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Resource | Profiling Teachers’ Motivation for Professional Development: A Nationwide Study
Situated in the context of advanced placement (AP) reform in the United States, we investigated profiles of teachers’ motivation for participating in professional development (PD) courses in a two-cohort sample of nt1 = 2,369 and nt2 = 2,170 chemistry teachers via multilevel latent class analysis. In addition, the study investigated to what extent profile membership was related to factors at the…
Situated in the context of advanced placement (AP) reform in the United States, we investigated profiles of teachers’ motivation for participating in professional development (PD) courses in a two-cohort sample of nt1 = 2,369 and nt2 = 2,170 chemistry teachers via multilevel latent class analysis. In addition, the study investigated to what extent profile membership was related to factors at the…
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Resource | Epistemic Scaffolding: Understanding and Designing the Support for Epistemic Growth in Science
In this paper, we introduce an epistemic scaffolding framework for understanding the nature of support for epistemic growth in science. Our framework distinguishes between two patterns of epistemic scaffolding: implicit and explicit. Implicit epistemic scaffolding encompasses support integrated into contexts, activities, discourse, or tools, exerting an unconscious influence on learners’…
In this paper, we introduce an epistemic scaffolding framework for understanding the nature of support for epistemic growth in science. Our framework distinguishes between two patterns of epistemic scaffolding: implicit and explicit. Implicit epistemic scaffolding encompasses support integrated into contexts, activities, discourse, or tools, exerting an unconscious influence on learners’…
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Announcement | Register for DRK-12 Solicitation (23-596): NSF Office Hours
Join one (or both) of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers and get answers to your questions regarding the DRK-12 Solicitation 23-596 and program. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance. Before attending the webinars, we encourage you to review…
Join one (or both) of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers and get answers to your questions regarding the DRK-12 Solicitation 23-596 and program. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance. Before attending the webinars, we encourage you to review…
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Event | DRK-12 Solicitation (23-596): NSF Office Hours
Join one of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers and get answers to your questions regarding the DRK-12 solicitation and proposal process. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance. Office Hours Tuesday, July 30 | 1:30-3pm ET Wednesday, August 7 | 1:30…
Join one of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers and get answers to your questions regarding the DRK-12 solicitation and proposal process. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance. Office Hours Tuesday, July 30 | 1:30-3pm ET Wednesday, August 7 | 1:30…
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Event | DRK-12 Solicitation (23-596): NSF Office Hours
Join one of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers and get answers to your questions regarding the DRK-12 solicitation and proposal process. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance. Office Hours Tuesday, July 30 | 1:30-3pm ET Wednesday, August 7 | 1:30…
Join one of the upcoming office hour-style webinars for an opportunity to interact with NSF program officers and get answers to your questions regarding the DRK-12 solicitation and proposal process. These webinars are designed to offer participants direct access to program officers, providing valuable insights and guidance. Office Hours Tuesday, July 30 | 1:30-3pm ET Wednesday, August 7 | 1:30…
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Newsletter | June 2024 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, As we inch closer to the next DRK-12 proposal submission deadline on November 13, we’ve been featuring resources and events that may inform those who are planning new work. This month we focus on partnerships. We hosted an NSF webinar on the partnership development project type. Watch the recording and view a new guide on submitting a concept paper to receive feedback from NSF on…
Dear Colleagues, As we inch closer to the next DRK-12 proposal submission deadline on November 13, we’ve been featuring resources and events that may inform those who are planning new work. This month we focus on partnerships. We hosted an NSF webinar on the partnership development project type. Watch the recording and view a new guide on submitting a concept paper to receive feedback from NSF on…
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Resource | Toward Ethical and Just AI in Education Research
AI in education has many potential uses as well as limits, challenges, and dangers. This brief offers guidance to researchers and developers for responsible AI research and implementation in educational settings. The brief describes an ethical artificial intelligence in education (AIED) framework and a set of tools to support inclusive and equitable AIED research and development. The authors also…
AI in education has many potential uses as well as limits, challenges, and dangers. This brief offers guidance to researchers and developers for responsible AI research and implementation in educational settings. The brief describes an ethical artificial intelligence in education (AIED) framework and a set of tools to support inclusive and equitable AIED research and development. The authors also…
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Resource | Strategies for Fostering Authentic Community Partnerships in STEM Education Research
What are the opportunities and challenges for establishing community partnerships among K–12 STEM education researchers and Black and Brown communities? CADRE partners interviewed five community partners from diverse backgrounds in STEM education to understand how STEM education researchers can better engage with communities and share their insights in this brief.
What are the opportunities and challenges for establishing community partnerships among K–12 STEM education researchers and Black and Brown communities? CADRE partners interviewed five community partners from diverse backgrounds in STEM education to understand how STEM education researchers can better engage with communities and share their insights in this brief.
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Event | National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/national-stem-teacher-corps-p….
Learn more at https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/national-stem-teacher-corps-p….
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Event | NSF Office Hours for ITEST Scaling Expanding & Iterating (SEI) Proposals
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for an Q&A session in support of those developing a Scaling, Expanding, and Iterating Innovations (SEI) project type proposal ahead of the August 9 ITEST solicitation (22-585) deadline. NSF program officers will spend the hour answering general questions on submitting a competitive ITEST SEI proposal. The meeting format will be an “office…
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for an Q&A session in support of those developing a Scaling, Expanding, and Iterating Innovations (SEI) project type proposal ahead of the August 9 ITEST solicitation (22-585) deadline. NSF program officers will spend the hour answering general questions on submitting a competitive ITEST SEI proposal. The meeting format will be an “office…
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Event | NSF Office Hours for ITEST Scaling Expanding & Iterating (SEI) Proposals
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for an Q&A session in support of those developing a Scaling, Expanding, and Iterating Innovations (SEI) project type proposal ahead of the August 9 ITEST solicitation (22-585) deadline. NSF program officers will spend the hour answering general questions on submitting a competitive ITEST SEI proposal. The meeting format will be an “office…
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for an Q&A session in support of those developing a Scaling, Expanding, and Iterating Innovations (SEI) project type proposal ahead of the August 9 ITEST solicitation (22-585) deadline. NSF program officers will spend the hour answering general questions on submitting a competitive ITEST SEI proposal. The meeting format will be an “office…
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Event | NSF Office Hours for General ITEST Proposal Questions
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for a series of informal NSF “office hours” in support of those developing an ITEST proposal ahead of the August 9, 2024 solicitation deadline. The meeting will focus on Q&A from attendees and will be geared towards answering general proposal development questions. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the…
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for a series of informal NSF “office hours” in support of those developing an ITEST proposal ahead of the August 9, 2024 solicitation deadline. The meeting will focus on Q&A from attendees and will be geared towards answering general proposal development questions. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the…
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Event | NSF Office Hours for General ITEST Proposal Questions
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for a series of informal NSF “office hours” in support of those developing an ITEST proposal ahead of the August 9, 2024 solicitation deadline. The meeting will focus on Q&A from attendees and will be geared towards answering general proposal development questions. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the…
Join STELAR and NSF program officers for a series of informal NSF “office hours” in support of those developing an ITEST proposal ahead of the August 9, 2024 solicitation deadline. The meeting will focus on Q&A from attendees and will be geared towards answering general proposal development questions. Participants will be provided the opportunity to ask their questions in advance via the…
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Resource | Resources from the NSF DRK-12 Solicitation: Partnership Development Project Type Webinar
Image On June 11, 2024, NSF program officers provided clarification on the NSF DRK-12 solicitation's partnership development project type. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, project directors, DRL, STEM EDU Webinar Resources: Presentation slides Key ideas and links from the chat log Webinar recording In addition, NSF has…
Image On June 11, 2024, NSF program officers provided clarification on the NSF DRK-12 solicitation's partnership development project type. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, project directors, DRL, STEM EDU Webinar Resources: Presentation slides Key ideas and links from the chat log Webinar recording In addition, NSF has…
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Survey | Feedback on the NSF DRK-12 Solicitation's Partnership Development Project Type Webinar
Please share your feedback on the June 11 webinar. We value your input and suggestions. This will help us plan future events.
Please share your feedback on the June 11 webinar. We value your input and suggestions. This will help us plan future events.
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Blog | Making an Impact on Education: Building Evidence, Working in Partnership, and Mobilizing Knowledge
In the ever-evolving realm of education research, the goal is to transform knowledge into action, making a tangible impact on teaching and improving learning. This journey encompasses research that studies implementation and effects of education innovations and culminates in the communication of research evidence and uptake of innovative practices and resources. BUILDING UNDERSTANDING AND…
In the ever-evolving realm of education research, the goal is to transform knowledge into action, making a tangible impact on teaching and improving learning. This journey encompasses research that studies implementation and effects of education innovations and culminates in the communication of research evidence and uptake of innovative practices and resources. BUILDING UNDERSTANDING AND…
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Resource | Recruiting & Retaining Participants for Your Education Research
Image CADRE interviewed researchers to learn about their most effective strategies for recruiting and retaining participants for STEM education research. While there are no shortcuts to successful recruitment, a sustained commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of a district and its teachers is key to long-term success. In…
Image CADRE interviewed researchers to learn about their most effective strategies for recruiting and retaining participants for STEM education research. While there are no shortcuts to successful recruitment, a sustained commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of a district and its teachers is key to long-term success. In…
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Announcement | NSF DRK-12 Solicitation: Partnership Development Project Type Webinar
Image On June 11, 2024, NSF program officers provided clarification on the NSF DRK-12 solicitation's partnership development project type. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, project directors, DRL, STEM EDU Webinar Resources: Presentation slides Key ideas and links from the chat log Webinar recording View a list of recently…
Image On June 11, 2024, NSF program officers provided clarification on the NSF DRK-12 solicitation's partnership development project type. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, project directors, DRL, STEM EDU Webinar Resources: Presentation slides Key ideas and links from the chat log Webinar recording View a list of recently…
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Event | NSF DRK-12 Solicitation: Partnership Development Project Type Webinar
Image On June 11, 2024, NSF program officers provided clarification on the NSF DRK-12 solicitation's partnership development project type. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, project directors, DRL, STEM EDU Webinar Resources: Presentation slides Key ideas and links from the chat log Webinar recording View a list of recently…
Image On June 11, 2024, NSF program officers provided clarification on the NSF DRK-12 solicitation's partnership development project type. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, project directors, DRL, STEM EDU Webinar Resources: Presentation slides Key ideas and links from the chat log Webinar recording View a list of recently…
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Blog | The Role of Evaluation in Research Projects
This conversation and summary were originally released in the August 2022 CADRE Newsletter and are being repromoted on the Community Voices blog to provide continued support to prospective DRK-12 awardees during the proposal devleopment process. CADRE discussed the role of evaluation and STEM education research with two scholars, Dr. Dan Hanley and Jessica Sickler, who are involved in both…
This conversation and summary were originally released in the August 2022 CADRE Newsletter and are being repromoted on the Community Voices blog to provide continued support to prospective DRK-12 awardees during the proposal devleopment process. CADRE discussed the role of evaluation and STEM education research with two scholars, Dr. Dan Hanley and Jessica Sickler, who are involved in both…
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Blog | Disseminating DRK-12 Work: Extending Engagement
In the evolving landscape of education research dissemination, DRK-12 awardees are employing innovative methods to share their insights beyond traditional academic forums.* Striving to inform a diverse audience that includes policymakers, educators, and even the public at large, these scholars are taking a multi-pronged approach to ensure their research has the widest possible impact. The quest…
In the evolving landscape of education research dissemination, DRK-12 awardees are employing innovative methods to share their insights beyond traditional academic forums.* Striving to inform a diverse audience that includes policymakers, educators, and even the public at large, these scholars are taking a multi-pronged approach to ensure their research has the widest possible impact. The quest…
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Survey | NSF DRK-12 Solicitation: Partnership Development Project Type Webinar Registration
June 11, 2024 |1-2:30 PM ET Join NSF for an information session focused on the DRK-12 program’s partnership development project type, which was first announced in 2023. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, Project Directors, DRL, STEM EDU
June 11, 2024 |1-2:30 PM ET Join NSF for an information session focused on the DRK-12 program’s partnership development project type, which was first announced in 2023. NSF Presenters: Joan Walker and Michael Ford, Project Directors, DRL, STEM EDU
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Newsletter | May 2024 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, In this newsletter, we focus on project development, specifically highlighting insights and expertise from your DRK-12 and NSF colleagues, in preparation for the coming weeks and months when many of you will be fleshing out and refining your proposal ideas, digesting review panel feedback and considering a resubmission, and/or fostering relationships that may lead to new…
Dear Colleagues, In this newsletter, we focus on project development, specifically highlighting insights and expertise from your DRK-12 and NSF colleagues, in preparation for the coming weeks and months when many of you will be fleshing out and refining your proposal ideas, digesting review panel feedback and considering a resubmission, and/or fostering relationships that may lead to new…
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Event | Ethical Use of AI in STEM Education Research
View Slides | Recording Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have changed the role of AI in education research. How do we navigate these changes ethically in our research and proposal writing? What questions should we be considering as education researchers? Join us on May 15 to hear from authors of an upcoming CADRE brief titled Toward Ethical and Just AI in Education Research to learn…
View Slides | Recording Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have changed the role of AI in education research. How do we navigate these changes ethically in our research and proposal writing? What questions should we be considering as education researchers? Join us on May 15 to hear from authors of an upcoming CADRE brief titled Toward Ethical and Just AI in Education Research to learn…
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Resource | Validity Evidence of the Use of Quantitative Measures of Students in Elementary Mathematics Education
Quantitative measures in mathematics education have informed policies and practices for over a century. Thus, it is critical that such measures in mathematics education have sufficient validity evidence to improve mathematics experiences for students. This article provides a systematic review of the validity evidence related to measures used in elementary mathematics education. The review…
Quantitative measures in mathematics education have informed policies and practices for over a century. Thus, it is critical that such measures in mathematics education have sufficient validity evidence to improve mathematics experiences for students. This article provides a systematic review of the validity evidence related to measures used in elementary mathematics education. The review…
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Resource | Validity Evidence of the Use of Quantitative Measures of Students in Elementary Mathematics Education
Quantitative measures in mathematics education have informed policies and practices for over a century. Thus, it is critical that such measures in mathematics education have sufficient validity evidence to improve mathematics experiences for students. This article provides a systematic review of the validity evidence related to measures used in elementary mathematics education. The review…
Quantitative measures in mathematics education have informed policies and practices for over a century. Thus, it is critical that such measures in mathematics education have sufficient validity evidence to improve mathematics experiences for students. This article provides a systematic review of the validity evidence related to measures used in elementary mathematics education. The review…
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