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Instructional Routines to Support Sensemaking, March 11, 2026

Helping students make sense of complex scientific ideas requires more than just content delivery—it requires purposeful, consistent opportunities for thinking, talking, and connecting ideas. Instructional routines are structured, repeatable str...

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Archive: Transforming Science Learning: Building a Culture of Sensemaking: Creating Classrooms Where Student Thinking Drives Learning, August 27, 2025

What does it take to create a science classroom where students feel empowered to share their ideas, ask questions, and figure things out together? ...

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Archive: OpenSciEd Exploration: A Four-Part Introduction to Transforming Science Teaching and Learning

Curious about OpenSciEd? Whether you are just starting or exploring how it could fit into your district’s vision, this four-part webinar series, scheduled on October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025, offers the perfect on-ramp. Designed for educators, in...

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Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: How Can I Pay for That? Finding Grants to Support Learning, February 3, 2026

Whether you are seeking funding for new curriculum, professional development, classroom tools, or schoolwide initiatives, this web seminar will give you the tools and insights you need to take the next step.Key Topics:...

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Archive: State Policy Landscape in 2025 and its Implications for Science Education, June 18, 2025

Stay informed on the key policy issues that could impact your classroom and your profession. Learn how to advocate for science education and ensure your voice is heard by policymakers. All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 N...

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Archive: 2025 STEM Policy Landscape, June 11, 2025

Join us for the second installment of the Advocacy in Action webinar series, featuring NSTA Policy Advisor James Brown, as he provides an insightful overview of key national policy trends shaping science, technology, engineering, and mathem...

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Archive: Science Teacher Compensation in a Competitive Landscape, June 4, 2025

This webinar will explore the critical policy issues it raises for state, local, and federal government policymakers. With its new statement, NSTA speaks to the issue of how our nation's schools should pay science teachers in a competitive econo...

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Archive: Making Sense of Meaningful STEM: A Topic Study for K-12 STEM Educators

This web seminar series, scheduled on September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern Time, offers an opportunity to develop or deepen your understanding of how phenomenon-driven, three-dimensional teaching and learning form the foundatio...

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Archive: Your Voice, Your Impact: NSTA Nominations Information Session, September 17, 2025

This session will provide an overview of open positions, eligibility requirements, and the nominations process. Whether you're considering a leadership role now or in the future, this is your chance to explore how you can contribute to the direction ...

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Archive: Elevate Your Story: Learn About the 2026 NSTA Teacher Awards, October 22, 2025

In this session, you'll learn about the various award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, find out how to highlight your achievements and gain national recognition for yo...

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Archive: Science Update: The Dynamic Atmosphere: Extreme Weather, June 26, 2025

Extreme atmospheric events, also known as extreme weather, are unusually severe occurrences that can cause significant damage and disruption. These events can range from heat waves and cold snaps to heavy precipitation, droughts, and various storms, ...

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Archive: Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: December 1, 2025

In this web seminar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources NSTA offers to support your professional growth. Plus, during some sessions we’ll even invite a member to share their experience and how NSTA has contributed to their success....

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Archive: Web Seminar: NSTA Membership 101: October 6, 2025

In this web seminar, we’ll explore the wide range of resources NSTA offers to support your professional growth. Plus, during some sessions we’ll even invite a member to share their experience and how NSTA has contributed to their success....

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