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Science and Literacy: Reflections on Time
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Science and literacy are inherently linked in so many ways. Just as a matter of practice, scientists must possess great proficiency in reading dense, data-filled texts. They must be expert technical writers who can…
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Solace in the Solstice? Shedding Light on the Nature of Science
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The coming of autumn at 9:29 EDT last night (which I was pleased to see featured in today’s Google Doodle) serves as the perfect segue to a theme of mine as Executive Director of the National Science Teachers…
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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
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Whether from Spiderman or Voltaire, the sentiment proves critically important to our approach to science education. As such, we hold great power to encourage, enlighten, and nurture young minds that are inherently…
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Science Literacy and Pseudoscience
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A recent blog post “Whole Foods: America’s Temple of Pseudoscience” got me thinking about a topic of deep personal concern. As head of the National Science Teachers Association, one of my overarching goals is to improve…
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DC State Board of Education Considers NGSS
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Yesterday I appeared before the DC State Board of Education and urged them to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (see my testimony below). I spoke about how the NGSS would bring positive changes to…
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Classroom Science: Finding the Right Balance Between Supervision and Curious Experimentation
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A recent Huffington Post article (Kiera Wilmot, 16, Arrested And Expelled For Explosive ‘Science Experiment’) has drawn quite a bit of attention from our readers. And it certainly got our attention as well. The National…
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An Integrated STEM and Computing Curriculum for the Human-Technology Frontier
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Critical Consciousness in Engineering for Sustainable Communities
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Why does the ping pong ball move?
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Why Do Some Microwaves Cook Faster?
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How Can We Keep Our Vegetables Watered?
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