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• First Steps Toward New Science Standards

  NSTA Reports—Francis Eberle, NSTA Executive Director
  
  In July, the National Research Council’s Board on Science Education took the first step to develop the next generation of science standards by releasing a draft conceptual framework for public input.
  In July, the National Research Council’s Board on Science Education took the first step to develop the next generation of science standards by releasing a draft conceptual framework for public input.
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• Method to Grade Teachers Provokes Battles

  New York Times
  
  The use of "value-added" modeling is exploding nationwide, and though it is often used to help educators improve their classroom teaching, it has also been a factor in deciding who receives bonuses, how much they are, and even who gets fired.
  The use of "value-added" modeling is exploding nationwide, and though it is often used to help educators improve their classroom teaching, it has also been a factor in deciding who receives bonuses, how much they are, and even who gets fired.
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• Science of the Spill

  NSTA Reports—Jean May-Brett
  
  Louisiana Science Teachers Association State Coordinator for Louisiana’s Science Matter Network discusses Gulf oil spill resources.
  Louisiana Science Teachers Association State Coordinator for Louisiana’s Science Matter Network discusses Gulf oil spill resources.
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• Fossil Hunters in Romania Find a 2-Clawed Relative of Velociraptor

  New York Times
  
  Romanian scientists and other experts said that Balaur ("stocky dragon") is the first reasonably complete skeleton of a predatory dinosaur from Europe at that time. The discovery may provide insights into the development of dinosaurs and other animals...  [view full summary]
  Romanian scientists and other experts said that Balaur ("stocky dragon") is the first reasonably complete skeleton of a predatory dinosaur from Europe at that time. The discovery may provide insights into the development of dinosaurs and other animals in a long-ago European ecosystem much different from that of today.
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Plate Tectonics: Consequences of Plate Interactions

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.

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