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Did you know that the Regional Educational Laboratories (REL) program has released several "Stated Briefly" reports? The "Stated Briefly" product line summarizes research findings in concise, 5-10 page briefs. These briefs…
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Dear Colleagues,
The 2019 DRK-12 grants have been awarded, and new projects are beginning. Welcome to all the new members of the CADRE community! We send a special congratulations to former CADRE Fellows Camillia Matuk and…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month we are featuring DRK-12 projects with a focus on STEM pathways. Though there may not be consensus of what constitutes a STEM job, we might all agree that educational…
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Dear Colleagues,
Concurrent to our release of two new products focused on broadening participation in STEM education (see below), the National Academies has announced its new report, English Learners in STEM Subjects:…
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Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce the 2019-20 CADRE Fellows, selected from an outstanding pool of applicants. We look forward to learning more about their work in the year ahead. Thank you to all who…
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The Condition of Education 2011 and The Condition of Education 2011 in Brief
Today, Thursday, May 26th, Commissioner Jack Buckley, National Center for Education Statistics, released The Condition of Education 2011 along…
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Participants will…
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Dear Colleagues,
We’ve rewritten this letter several times to provide you with a current update on the changes at NSF and their impacts on the DRK-12 community. As of this moment—and the situation does shift moment by…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month we come away from the DRK-12 PI Meeting inspired by our colleagues and their collective work. This newsletter highlights several sessions and resources from the meeting, shares recent…
Announcement
Results for The Nation’s Report Card: Science 2009 Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) now available!
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has just released the 2009 Science results for 17…
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Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
Science
Broadening participation in STEM requires a…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month, we are preparing to launch a new iteration of CADRE. Meet our team and learn more about our new initiatives. We are also revising some of our existing programs, such as our CADRE Fellows and…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month we begin accepting applications for the CADRE Fellows Program. We’ve made some exciting changes to the program. We’re combining the Fellows and Postdoc programs this year and inviting…
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Dear Colleagues,
As summer winds down and the school year is upon us, we hope you’ve had some time to relax and are happily anticipating the opportunities ahead. In that vein, CADRE is excited to announce the 2023…
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Dear Colleagues,
CADRE is excited to announce that we’re now accepting applications for the 2023 CADRE Fellows program! This program offers mentorship and community building for early career scholars and seeks to increase…
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Dear Colleagues,
CADRE is excited to plan and offer new supports for DRK-12 awardees. Please take our survey on your professional interests and needs, if you haven't already. It should take you less than 10 minutes to…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month, we’re taking a pause from our standard articles to reflect on 2021, highlight resources and information that the DRK-12 community found most compelling, and invite you to revisit those that you…
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Dear Colleagues,
In this month’s newsletter, we are excited to announce the 2022 CADRE Fellows! Thank you to the reviewers who helped identify this year’s cohort from a record number of amazing applicants. We look forward…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s newsletter includes a Spotlight on projects researching artificial intelligence (AI) in STEM teaching, learning, and assessment. It sheds light on directions in AI education research and…
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Dear Colleagues,
As we near the end of 2022, CADRE is taking a look back at the past year of DRK-12 ideas and resources that made an impact and taking note of some of the important influences on STEM education research.…
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Dear Colleagues,
We’re excited to announce upcoming CADRE events. We launch our first Learning Series next month. The series will give our community the opportunity to learn together about professional development (…
Early Career News
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CADRE Postdocs
Publication
Eileen C. Parsons and Terrell R. Morton (CADRE co-PI and 2018 CADRE Postdoc) co-authored this publication for…
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Dear Colleagues,
Happy New Year! As we look at our plans for 2023—including the CADRE Learning Series, CADRE Fellows program, 2023 DRK-12 PI Meeting, new outreach, topical groups, and more—we are excited to continue…
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Dear Colleagues,
As we welcome the spring season, we also welcome a new group of DRK-12 awardees. Congratulations to the recent CAREER and RAPID award winners!
Our newsletter is full of information and resources for you,…
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Dear Colleagues,
NSF has asked us to share your professional news on a timely and regular basis, and we need your help. Please let us know—now and throughout the year— if you’ve received an accolade or other…
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Dear Colleagues,
We thank all of you who completed our recent survey of DRK-12 projects. Based on the results, we’re taking an initial look at the ways DRK-12 projects are engaging underserved populations and addressing…
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Dear Colleagues,
Thank you to those who have completed the survey we recently sent to gather information about DRK-12 projects. The majority of results are aggregated, but we have also collected information about DRK-12…
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Dear Colleagues,
The DRK-12 program has funded projects that research innovative approaches to providing equitable and high-quality STEM education opportunities to rural students, such as place-based learning, online…
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Dear Colleagues,
More than 40 DRK-12 projects presented videos in the recent STEM For All Video Showcase. It isn’t too late to view those videos to learn about current work! For those considering submitting a proposal for…
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Dear Colleagues,
Administrators and teacher leaders have distinct roles when it comes to leading and carrying out STEM teaching and learning. They discuss the vision for and implementation of instruction, how to use data…
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Dear Colleagues,
Happy summer, and welcome to the most recent new awardees! For those preparing to submit proposals for the next DRK-12 deadline (October 5, 2022), we invite you to listen to our recent informational…
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Dear Colleagues,
NSF receives many Design and Development proposals but fewer DRK-12 proposals for Exploratory projects. This month we're featuring a Spotlight on Exploratory Research, where in addition to highlighting…
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Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to be back with our newsletter after taking a brief hiatus last month to focus on the 2023 DRK-12 PI Meeting. It was a pleasure to see both familiar and new faces at the event. We thank…
Adapted Measure of Math Engagement: Designing Self-Report Measures of Mathematics Engagement for Black and Latina/o Middle School Students (Collaborative Research: Holquist)
Poster
Middle School
High School
Mathematics
A three year, mixed-methods, critical participatory action research project to develop a culturally…
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Dear Colleagues,
Family and community engagement in education can contribute to positive student outcomes. Read how projects featured in this month’s Spotlight are including families and caregivers across preK-12 grades in…
Beyond Niceties: Urban Black and Latiné High School Students’ Racially and Culturally Situated Perceptions of Care
Early Career News
News
CADRE Fellows
Publication
Patricia Buenrostro (2018-19 CADRE Fellow) and Monica L. Miles published this article in The Urban Review.
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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…
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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…
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Dear Colleagues,
We have several opportunities to add to your summer calendar. First, we invite you to bring your questions about submitting a proposal in response to the DRK-12 solicitation to the upcoming office hours…
“I Really Got to Think About My Background, Their Background, and How Do We Come Together on Something?”: One Emergent Mathematics Teacher Leader's Reflexive Journey with Social Justice Mathematics
Resource
This 2-year qualitative case study focuses on one emergent mathematics teacher leader, Mr. Miller, and his conceptualization of Social Justice Mathematics (SJM). SJM is a justice-oriented pedagogical approach where…
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Dear Colleagues,
CADRE introduces our new report, Classroom-Based STEM Assessment: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives. This report highlights the latest insights from DRK-12 program-funded research and underscores the…
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Dear Colleagues,
A recent budget memo outlines US priorities for research and development (R&D) in fiscal year 2025, emphasizing a range of sectors including artificial intelligence, economic competitiveness, social…
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Dear Colleagues,
A new National Science Board brief on the science and engineering landscape asks, “How can we ensure U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies and a robust STEM workforce?” (NSB, 2004).…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s Spotlight on Algebra Education in DRK-12 features projects focused on the connections between teaching practices, student reasoning, and the effectiveness of interventions. The projects…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s Spotlight on Research and Practice Partnerships highlights current DRK-12 project work and the pivotal role of partnerships in advancing our understanding of effective teaching and learning…
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Dear Colleagues,
Congratulations to those of you who submitted a DRK-12 proposal. We have our fingers crossed for your success. If you didn't submit, we encourage you to consider serving in a reviewer capacity. It's not…
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Dear Colleagues,
As we end 2023, we want to thank all of you who shared your research and what you’re learning about preK-12 STEM education (e.g., through project Spotlights, the DRK-12 PI Meeting, and the assessment…
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Happy 2024 DRK-12 PI Community!
Letter from NSF Program Directors
While we are starting a new year, we would like to acknowledge your remarkable efforts and unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in STEM education…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month's Spotlight on Games in STEM Education showcases innovative research into the role of gaming as a powerful tool to boost engagement and learning in STEM classrooms. Two blog posts featured in…
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Dear Colleagues,
This month’s Spotlight on Social Studies and STEM Integration showcases how educators and researchers are melding history, geography, economics, and civics with STEM to support real-world applications,…