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Scholarships for the National Conference
NSTA is providing a limited number of scholarships to cover the conference registration fee. Recipients of this scholarship are responsible for paying travel, accommodation, and other expenses associated with attending the conference. Scholarship funds are limited.

NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program
The purpose of the NSTA Preservice Teacher Chapter Program is to encourage and support future teachers as they prepare to enter the profession, as well as help them network and connect with the many resources and opportunities provided by the Association.
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Interactive eBooks+
Interactive eBooks+ provide learning experiences that are both engaging and inspiring. Animations, simulations, and videos bring content to life, while pop-up review questions and special notes help underscore the most crucial points of knowledge.
A New and Easy Way to Earn Professional Learning Credit Hours
NSTA Professional Learning Units are self-paced, flexible short courses designed around relevant science education topics. PLU’s support student-centered learning and can be used toward continuing education credits.
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What does it take to create a science classroom where students feel empowered to share their ideas, ask questions, and figure things out together?...
Member Web Seminar
Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom – Tools, Strategies, and Solutions, September 9, 2025
Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching, but it also comes with a learning curve for educators. Join us on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom, a practical web seminar f...
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Encores and Premieres, September 15, 2025
Join us on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, for another installment of Book Beat Live!...
Web Seminar
Implementing OpenSciEd transforms science teaching but it also comes with a learning curve for educators. Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, for Supporting Teachers in an OpenSciEd Classroom, a practical web seminar f...