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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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• Ed. Schools Lag Behind Digital Content Trends

  Education Week
  
  Teacher education institutions risk becoming obsolete if they do not do a better job preparing future teachers to use digital curricula, experts say.
  Teacher education institutions risk becoming obsolete if they do not do a better job preparing future teachers to use digital curricula, experts say.
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• Get Ready for NextGen Science: New National Standards Promise to Revolutionize the Content Area

  District Administration
  
  Recognizing that American K12 students have fallen behind foreign students in their grasp of scientific principles, educators have devised a new set of teaching guidelines that will radically change the way science is taught in classrooms across the United...  [view full summary]
  Recognizing that American K12 students have fallen behind foreign students in their grasp of scientific principles, educators have devised a new set of teaching guidelines that will radically change the way science is taught in classrooms across the United States—including recommendations that climate change and evolution be taught as core elements of scientific knowledge.
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• Computer Science Moves Past 'Elective' Status in Washington State

  Education Week
  
  Students who successfully complete an Advanced Placement computer science class in Washington state will get a math or science credit toward graduation, rather than having it count as an elective, under legislation Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed last...  [view full summary]
  Students who successfully complete an Advanced Placement computer science class in Washington state will get a math or science credit toward graduation, rather than having it count as an elective, under legislation Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed last week.
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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: