Advocacy and the Planning Process

Book Chapter | January 2007

Science educators believe that students construct their knowledge of the natural world best in safe, secure, and stimulating learning environments. In order to achieve these goals, teachers, researchers, and planners…

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Advocacy

Collection | April 2018

Advocacy

Collection | April 2018

This collection of free resources supports the 2018-2019 Presidential charge of advocacy. The collection features pieces that serve as examples for how the middle school science teacher can advocate for the teaching of…

All Advocacy resources

List | February 2020

Advocacy, Professional Affairs, Public Relations

Collection | December 2015

This collection includes sample documents and information for NSTA chapters and associated groups regarding advocacy, professional affairs and public relations.

Social Issues and Genetic Testing: A Case Study Using Advocacy Groups—Student Forum Explores Potential Uses and Misuses of Genetic Information

Journal Article | September 1997

Many biologists regard the twentieth century as the "age of genetics." Certainly, it is a time of revolutionary discovery and technological advancement. Genetic testing, artificial insemination, and DNA fingerprinting…

Chapters and Associated Groups: Advocacy + Professional Development = the Formula for a Great Association

Blog Post | March 2012

This week we are featuring a post from guest blogger, Chuck Hempstead, MPA, CAE.  Chuck is the Executive Director of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (an NSTA Chapter). Chuck also serves as President of…

National Conference in Chicago

Page | April 2020

National Conference in Chicago All Students, All Sciences, All Settings McCormick Place • 2301 S King Drive • Chicago IL 60616 Mark your calendar for NSTA’s 2021 national conference—we’ll be in Chicago, Illinois! Twitter hashtags: #NSTA21 (2021 conferences), #NSTA (all-purpose) Session Proposals Proposals are no…

Environmental Health Literacy

Journal Article | April 2020

NSTA Executive Director Search

Page | July 2020

NSTA Executive Director Search Search Description: Executive Director, National Science Teaching Association The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works with elected officials and the Board to develop a strategic plan and vision for the Association and for carrying out the policies and directives…

Communications, Legislative & Public Affairs

Page | March 2020

Communications, Legislative & Public Affairs The Communications, Legislative & Public Affairs team strives to keep NSTA members, teachers, science education leaders, and the general public informed about NSTA programs, products, and services and key science education issues and legislation. In the association's…

Disabilities: Legal Issues

Page | February 2020

Legal Issues The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal law that governs how states and public agencies, including public schools, provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities. Children with disabilities are covered from birth to age 21. The IDEA defines fourteen…

Overview

Page | October 2019

Overview NSTA's mission is to promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA Executive Director Search Founded in 1944 (as the National Science Teachers Association), the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is…

Past National Congresses on Science Education

Page | May 2020

Past National Congresses on Science Education Minutes and Other Documents 2020—Virtual 2019—Alexandria, VA 2018—Little Rock, AR 2017—Buffalo, NY 2016—Denver, CO 2015—Omaha, NE 2014—Washington, DC 2013—San Juan, PR Workshop Presentations NSTA Learning Center (Flavio Mendez) Fiscal…