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geared towards those new to the teaching field.

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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.

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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. Animationssimulations, and videos bring content to life, while pop-up review questions and special notes help underscore the most crucial points of knowledge.

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Professional Learning Units

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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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 ...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Preschool General Science

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Developing a Competitive Application for Shell Science Teaching Awards, September 22, 2025

Join us on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Shell Science Teaching Awards....

Elementary High School Middle School Preschool

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Reviewing Proposals for NSTA Conference in Anaheim, September 23, 2025

Are you interested in helping NSTA reviewing proposals for the National Conference in Anaheim? Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET, to learn the process that NSTA follows to review conference proposals.  During th...

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

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