Awards and Recognition: Videos

Page | March 2020

Awards and Recognition: Videos Distinguished Informal Science Education Award Distinguished Service to Science Education Award…

Area Conference in New Orleans

Page | April 2020

Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…

Writing for the NSTA Blog

Page | January 2025

Writing for the NSTA Blog li{ padding-bottom:8px !important; } If you’re passionate about science education and eager to share your insights, experiences, and ideas with a wide community of educators, we’d love to hear from you. Writing for the NSTA Blog is a great opportunity to connect with fellow science educators…

enewsletters

Page | May 2020

enewsletters Get NSTA Reports – A Free Weekly E-Newsletter Tailored Just for You!Stay informed and inspired with NSTA Reports, our free weekly e-newsletter sent each Tuesday afternoon, packed with resources and information on the latest happenings in science and education. Issues regularly feature:…

Disabilities: Legal Issues

Page | February 2020

Disabilities: 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…

Motor Impaired / Orthopedic Disability

Page | February 2020

Motor Impaired / Orthopedic Disability James Prescott Joule (1818–1889) was an English physicist who studied thermodynamics, leading to the famous “Joule’s Law.” He was born with a spinal disorder that required him to be home schooled. Motor impaired/orthopedic disabilities include a…

Communication Disorders

Page | February 2020

Communication Disorders Communication Disorders involve a wide variety of problems in speech, language, and hearing. For example, speech and language disorders include stuttering, aphasia, dysfluency, voice disorders (hoarseness, breathiness, or sudden breaks in loudness or pitch), cleft lip and/or…

Call for Papers: Science and Children

Page | January 2020

Call for Papers: Science and Children Upcoming ThemesMarch/April 2026: Creating Meaningful Cross-Curricular Experiences (Deadline: June 1, 2025)“I have no time to teach science” remains a resounding concern among early childhood and elementary teachers. A common response? “Try…

Overview

Page | October 2019

Overview Transforming science education to benefit all through professional learning, partnerships and advocacy. The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is a vibrant community of 40,000 science…

State/Province Chapters & Associated Groups

Page | February 2020

State/Province Chapters & Associated Groups NSTA has State/Province Chapters and Associated Groups (see lists below). An NSTA Chapter is a statewide or provincewide organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of science education without restriction as to field…

Learning Science in Informal Environments

Position Statement | June 2020

Laboratory Emergency Information Posters

Blog Post | December 2024