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• Science Standards Win OK in First State With Rhode Island Vote

  Education Week
  
  Rhode Island has become the first state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards, when its state board of education voted unanimously to approve them. It is one of the 26 "lead state partners" that helped to develop the standards in collaboration...  [view full summary]
  Rhode Island has become the first state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards, when its state board of education voted unanimously to approve them. It is one of the 26 "lead state partners" that helped to develop the standards in collaboration with several national organizations. At least two other states, Kentucky and Maine, have signaled that they would likely vote on adoption this spring, and many more may well follow suit later this year, including California and Kansas.
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• Rep. Foster Introduces Legislation to Prepare Students for 21st Century STEM Jobs

  Chicago Tribune
  
  On May 23rd, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced the 21st Century STEM Competitive Jobs Act, along with Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-2), Anna Eshoo (CA-14), Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), Joe Kennedy (MA-4), Jim Langevin (RI-2), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12),...  [view full summary]
  On May 23rd, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) introduced the 21st Century STEM Competitive Jobs Act, along with Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-2), Anna Eshoo (CA-14), Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), Joe Kennedy (MA-4), Jim Langevin (RI-2), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), Jim McGovern (MA-2), Gloria Negrete McLeod (CA-35), Jared Polis (CO-2), Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Louise Slaughter (NY-25). This legislation would help prepare students for careers in high-demand technical fields by supporting collaboration between schools and employers.
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• How These Amazing, Kid-Friendly Languages Are Hooking Tomorrow's Programmers

  THE Journal
  
  Even though computers are pervasive in everyday life, many educators question the value of children becoming articulate in the language of technology—programming. But as STEM and Common Core concepts—with their emphasis on math, science, and...  [view full summary]
  Even though computers are pervasive in everyday life, many educators question the value of children becoming articulate in the language of technology—programming. But as STEM and Common Core concepts—with their emphasis on math, science, and critical thinking skills—begin to shift curricula across the K-12 spectrum, coding is sparking renewed interest.
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• STEM Schools Put High Priority on Digital Skills

  Education Week
  
  Programs build partnerships to provide the kinds of high-tech skills students need for college and careers.
  Programs build partnerships to provide the kinds of high-tech skills students need for college and careers.
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Water in the ISS:

This is one of the coolest videos I've seen come down from the International Space Station. Two Canadian students submitted the question asking what happens if you wring out a washcloth on the space station. This video shows the results. YouTube link

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The NSTA Learning Center

Every teacher wants to grow their understanding of the subjects they teach and the pedagogical implications. To address this challenge, NSTA is proud to make available our professional development website, called The NSTA Learning Center.

Learning Center Resources and Opportunities: