Senate Leaders to Start Over on No Child Left Behind

Blog Post | February 2015

Last week the Washington Post reported that Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair and ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee respectively,…

To our Chapter and Associated Group Leaders: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Blog Post | January 2012

So, another year, another set of goals (or resolutions) made. That goes for us at NSTA as well. Over the past few months, we’ve discussed lots of new ideas and projects to support our members and other constituents…

NSTA Chapter and Associated Group Leaders: There is a better mousetrap to track members!

Blog Post | April 2012

We are featuring a post from guest blogger, Kelly Price.  Kelly is the GSTA Director for the 2012-13 year. She has been a member of the GSTA board for many years serving in the roles of District II Director, Secretary,…

Ed News: How to Build Community Leaders Through Student Genius Hours

Blog Post | September 2017

This week in education news, new state tests show more than 50 percent of Alaska students are not proficient in science; new science standards come to NY schools; President Trump nominates Jim Bridenstine to lead NASA…

NSTA Leader Shares NGSS Expertise at International Conference with Chinese Science Educators

Blog Post | October 2015

Shanghai is a 13,558 miles round-trip from my home in Chandler, Arizona, and a continent away from my comfort zone. Though flashbacks of 1966’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (everything that could go…

NSTA Sensemaking Professional Learning Packages

Page | May 2025

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-…

Area Conference in Phoenix

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…

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…

Did You Vote for NSTA's New Leaders? Here's Why You Should

Blog Post | January 2016

The 2016 presidential election has drawn a lot of attention in the press but there is another important election that is also occurring in 2016 – the NSTA Elections. Candidates have been selected from a rigorous…

House and Senate Leaders Begin Work to Reconcile Education Bills to Replace No Child Left Behind

Blog Post | July 2015

Work has officially begun on the conference bill to resolve the differences in the House (H.R. 5, the Student Success Act) and Senate (S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015) bills to reauthorize the Elementary…

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Institutes

Page | July 2025

National Conference on Science Education Anaheim 2026 Institutes Enhance your expertise by diving deep into a key area of interest.These full-day workshops provide an immersive, interactive experience, fostering meaningful learning and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.You may add an…

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Institutes

Page | March 2025

National Conference on Science Education Minneapolis 2025 Institutes Enhance your expertise by diving deep into a key area of interest.These full-day workshops offer an immersive, interactive experience, fostering meaningful learning and networking opportunities with fellow attendees.You may add an…

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Institutes

Page | November 2024

National Conference on Science Education Philadelphia 2025 Institutes Dive deeper into a critical area of interest and shape your expertise.These full-day workshops provide a more intimate and interactive environment for learning and networking with other…

National Congress on Science Education

Page | May 2020

National Congress on Science Education The National Congress on Science Education meets annually and consists of one voting delegate from each of the 94 NSTA Chapters and Associated Groups. The Congress meets to discuss issues and bring forth recommendations that may be of interest to NSTA and…