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In this discussion, students try to clarify areas of confusion among themselves. They puzzle through complicated scientific ideas and ask their peers for help. They wrestle with questions ranging from the definitional --…
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IES Releases FY2014 Funding Announcements for Grant Competitions in Education Research and Training
IES has released FY2014 funding announcements for grant competitions in education research and research training.…
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As a reminder, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) has two draft policies currently out for public comment. Please use the links below to review the draft policies and the associated…
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Learn more about the Plan, Teach and Reflect features of the electronic teacher guide.
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How did it go? Use the tables below to take stock of your implementation of the
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Engineering Spotlight
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For more information visit http://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/k-12-workshop/2013
DR K-12 Presenters:
Susan Pruet, Mobile Area Education Foundation (Project: Engaging Youth in Engineering Module…
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What else is happening in STEM education? Explore funding, dissemination, and networking opportunities outside of DR K-12 through other organizations devoted to advancing research, development, evaluation, or practice in K…
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DR K-12 project EcoMobile was featured in Edweek this week, "Mobile Apps Make Field Trips More Interactive". Read the article at: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/05/15/31fieldtrip.h32.html?tkn=…
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Congratulations to DR K-12 PI Sharon Nelson-Barber, the recipient of AERA's 2013 Scholars of Color Distinguished Scholar Award!
Read more at: http://www.aera.net/Newsroom/News/AERAAnnounces2013AwardWinnersinEducationRes/…
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The National Center for Education Statistics released The Condition of Education 2013. The 42 indicators presented in The Condition of Education 2013 provide a progress report on education in America and include findings…
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All nominations for the AAAS Mentor Awards are due by July 31, 2013, Midnight EST. The Mentor Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups…
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The 2014 AERA Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 3 – Monday, April 7 in Philadelphia, PA. This year’s Annual Meeting Theme will be: “The Power of Education Research for Innovation in Practice and Policy”.…
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This report, the fifth and final portfolio overview to be prepared by CADRE, describes important characteristics of the first six cohorts of DR K-12 projects that received their initial funding from 2007 to 2012. It…
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For more information, visit: http://www.mathedleadership.org/events/conferences/MA/index.html
DR K-12 Presenters:
Timothy Boerst, University of Michigan (Project: Developing Teaching Expertise in K-5 Mathematics)
Kara…
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“The majority of U.S. students, particularly low-income and minority youth, lacks foundational skills and knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.” Read this STEM Smart brief to find out more about…
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“Recent research emphasizes that teacher quality alone cannot improve student achievement at scale. School leadership, staff collaboration, and a positive climate are among essential organizational elements that contribute…
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“Specialized schools still represent a tiny fraction of U.S. public education. However, they may not only produce better results than traditional programs; they also can serve as models for schools seeking to improve.”…
STEM Smart Brief: Improving STEM Curriculum and Instruction: Engaging Students and Raising Standards
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“For effective K–12 STEM instruction to become the norm, schools and districts must be transformed.” Read this brief to learn more about curriculum and instructional methods that engage students in the learning process…
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“When students from non-mainstream backgrounds receive equitable learning opportunities, they are capable of attaining science outcomes comparable to their mainstream peers. The same is true for mathematics and, presumably…