Secretary of Education addresses NSTA National Conference

Blog Post | March 2009

One of the conference highlights was a speech by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. He gave an inspiring talk on the importance of science and science education. For more information and a video of his speech, go to…

Using NSTA’s Instructional Coaching Tools and Protocols

Collection | July 2022

2022 Chicago NSTA National Conference SC-2: Supporting Teachers and Students in the Science Classroom Using NSTA’s Instructional Coaching Tools and Protocols

Archive: Enhancing Instruction with the NSTA Sensemaking Tool

Web Seminar Series | June 2025

Web Seminar 1: Introduction to the NSTA Sensemaking Tool Discover the purpose, design, and structure of the NSTA Sensemaking Tool and how it reflects current research on the instructional shifts needed to teach three-…

Evaluating Lessons for Sensemaking Using the NSTA Sensemaking Tool

Professional Learning Unit | September 2022

The NSTA Sensemaking Tool (adapted from the research-based NGSS Lesson Screener) is designed to help educators be critical consumers of curricular materials as well as create and/or revise science lessons to reflect the…

Archive: Teacher Tip Tuesday: Prepare to Present! How You Can Rock the New Ten-Minute Presentation Options at NSTA Chicago (and Beyond)! March 8, 2022

Web Seminar | February 2022

Want a bite-size way to present at NSTA?  Come learn about the two new, low-stress presentation options at NSTA Chicago and dip your toes into sharing your work.  You’ll learn tips from the NSTA…

KSU-NSTA Student Chapter Succeeds by Embracing Change

Reports Article | October 2020

Pioneering Innovations: NSTA’s Role in Advancing Science Education

Blog Post | August 2024

Applications Open for the 2024-2025 NSTA Awards Program

Press Release | November 2024

Applications Open for the 2023-2024 NSTA Awards Program

Press Release | October 2023

Applications Open for the 2022-2023 NSTA Awards Program

Press Release | November 2022

Bob Lay Named Chief Executive Officer of NSTA

Press Release | May 2026

Applications Open for the 2021-2022 NSTA Awards Program

Press Release | October 2021

NSTA Announces Publishing Partnership with Routledge/Taylor & Francis

Press Release | April 2023

September 2: NSTA Fall 2020 Conference Update

Press Release | September 2020

In Memoriam: Bill Badders, 2013–2014 NSTA President

Blog Post | March 2025