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  • Best STEM Books K–12

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    Best STEM Books K–12 Reading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) trade books is the perfect way for students to develop literacy skills while learning STEM content. Building upon a strong legacy of several decades of recommending outstanding science trade books, the National Science…

  • Call for Papers: The Science Teacher

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    Call for Papers: The Science Teacher Not ready to pen a feature article? Consider writing a column. These shorter, focused pieces are the perfect way to share your experiences with the wider high school school science community…

  • Call for Papers: Science and Children

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    Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesSeptember/October 2026: What Is Science? (Deadline: December 1, 2025)Science is so much more than just facts and experiments—it is a way of thinking, questioning, and making sense of the world. But how do we help young learners…

  • Call for Papers: Science Scope

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    Call for Papers: Science Scope Not ready to pen a feature article?Consider writing a column. These shorter, focused pieces are the perfect way to share your experiences with the wider middle school science community…

  • Nominations for the NSTA Board of Directors and Council

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    Nominations for the NSTA Board of Directors and Council

  • Homepage

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    Homepage

  • NSTA District Professional Learning Packages

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    NSTA District Professional Learning Packages Transform Science Education at Scale with NSTAWe support districts in empowering educators and advancing student learning through custom strategies—including professional learning centered on sensemaking, leadership development, and the implementation of…

  • OpenSciEd

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    OpenSciEd Transform Science Teaching with OpenSciEd Professional LearningNSTA is proud to offer OpenSciEd Professional Learning Packages, designed to support districts and schools in implementing high-quality, inquiry-based science education. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and…

  • NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages

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    NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages Empower educators. Transform instruction. Engage all learners.NSTA’s professional learning offerings support the shift from traditional, content-driven teaching to phenomenon-based, three-dimensional science instruction. Whether you're adopting high-…

  • Treasurer Search

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    Treasurer Search NSTA Is Conducting a Search for a Treasurer.Founded in 1944 (as the National Science Teachers Association), the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is the largest organization in the world committed to transforming science education to benefit all through professional…

  • NSTA Leadership

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    NSTA Leadership

  • Conference Volunteers

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    Conference Volunteers

  • Fields of STEM

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    Fields of STEM Purpose StatementThe Fields of STEM program provides STEM educators from the Midwest an opportunity to leverage the collective expertise of the cohort and the latest relevant research to improve K-12 STEM education and workforce development in their local and global communities. A key…

  • Calendar

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    Calendar December 2025Saturday, Dec. 6Graduate Credit Registration Deadline • NSTA National Conference in MinneapolisMonday, Dec. 8Registration Open • NSTA National Conference in AnaheimHousing Open • NSTA National Conference in AnaheimApplications Open • Exhibits for NSTA National Conferences in…

  • Wonder-Full Thinking

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