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The Chronicle of Higher Education
The federally chartered National Research Council is joining those who are warning about the possible environmental, health, and safety implications of nanotechnology.
The federally chartered National Research Council is joining those who are warning about the possible environmental, health, and safety implications of nanotechnology.
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The New York Times (requires free registration)
Only 21 states require students to attend high school until they graduate or turn 18. The proposal President Obama announced on Tuesday night in his State of the Union address—to make such attendance compulsory in every state—is a step in...
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Only 21 states require students to attend high school until they graduate or turn 18. The proposal President Obama announced on Tuesday night in his State of the Union address—to make such attendance compulsory in every state—is a step in the right direction, but it would not go far enough to reduce a dropout rate that imposes a heavy cost on the entire economy, not just on those who fail to obtain a diploma.
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Education Week
We hear it said often that "what gets tested gets taught." With that in mind, advocates for teaching science and history may be concerned about a bill just approved by the Virginia Senate that would eliminate standardized testing for the state's 3rd graders...
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We hear it said often that "what gets tested gets taught." With that in mind, advocates for teaching science and history may be concerned about a bill just approved by the Virginia Senate that would eliminate standardized testing for the state's 3rd graders in those two subjects.
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NSTA Reports
Congratulations to Toyota TAPESTRY Awardee Rebecca Grella and her student Samantha Garvey, a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search.
Congratulations to Toyota TAPESTRY Awardee Rebecca Grella and her student Samantha Garvey, a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search.
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Yosemite time-lapse:
Since I grew up in the foothills of Northern California, the scenery of the Sierra Nevada holds a special place in my memory. These beautiful time lapse sequences taken around Yosemite Park remind me of my visit as a teenager. Watching climbers on the cliff from Yosemite Valley, and seeing the stars wheel overhead at night both inspire awe, though for very different reasons. Also, checkout the air traffic over the valley in the night-time scenes. Vimeo 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: