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  • Ed News: How U.S. STEM Practices Compare Internationally

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    This week in education news, new research finds that the level of level of teacher experience is positively associated with levels of student achievement, particularly for black and Latino students; City of Chicago…

  • Ed News: Teach STEM Using Laughter, Creative Techniques

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    This week in education news, in several states, retired teachers and other state workers haven’t gotten a cost-of-living adjustment to their pension checks in years; Bill Nye’s new podcast—Science Rules—to launch May…

  • Ed News: Teachers Are Paid Less Than Similar Professionals

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    This week in education news, more than 80% of parents in the U.S. support the teaching of climate change; new study provides a window into teachers’ beliefs about grading; Congresswomen Dingell and Brownley introduced…

  • Ed News: Art Can Make Science Easier to Remember

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    This week in education news, new California bill could ban animal dissection from schools; using art in science class helped students retain what they learned longer; educators more likely to strike in lowest-paid…

  • Ed News: Teachers Need More Pay, Not Merit Pay

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    This week in education news, Title IV-A Coalition opposes President Trump’s plan to pull the plug on $1.2 billion block grant; research-practitioner partnerships across the country work to improve the quality of…

  • Ed News: School Lessons Targeted by Climate Change Doubters

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    This week in education news, West Virginia governor signs legislation requiring high school computer science; Hispanics make up 16 percent of the American workforce, but only 6 percent of scientists and engineers; bug-…

  • Ed News: We Must Restore Respect to the Teaching Profession

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    This week in education news, new legislation introduced in ban animal dissection in California schools; House passes the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act; teachers need to have a voice; professional development…

  • Ed News: NGSS Science Promotes Phenomena-Based Learning

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    This week in education news: California gears up for tests on their new science standards; an in-depth look at how Next Generation Science Standards promote phenomena based learning; OpenSciEd’s work to create…

  • Ed News: AP Participation, Performance Reach New Highs

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    This week in education news, physical computing has established a presence in a number of schools around the country; Senator Lamar Alexander is on mission to overhaul the federal Higher Education Act by the end of the…

  • Ed News: In America’s Science Classroom, The Creep Of Climate Skepticism

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    This week in education news, fewer foreign students are choosing to study at U.S. universities; Alaska school district grows fresh food for school lunch program and supports local employment; Missouri Governor signs…

  • Ed News: Why Students Should Read Scientific Literature

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    This week in education news, across the board teachers feel disrespected; University of Utah professors and local teachers are developing high school curriculum about opioids; Arizona State Board of Education approved…

  • Ed News: California Close To Adoption Of New Curriculum For NGSS

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    This week in education news, LeBron James opens public school in Ohio; Craigslist founder donates $1 million to fund STEM projects on Donors Choose; California close to adoption on new curriculum for NGSS; STEM…

  • Ed News: Modern Classrooms Energize Students & Teachers

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    This week in education news, a modern learning environment could be the key to making any space the right space for innovative thinking; Microsoft invests $2 million in Computer Science Teachers Association; the…

  • Ed News: Got STEM Funding? Here’s How To Use It

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    This week in education news, Pennsylvania needs to get serious about STEM education; personalized learning has broad appeal, but may be more revolutionary than people think; and to properly integrate coding and…

  • Ed News: Is STEM Getting ‘IT’ Right For Female Students?

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    This week in education news, New Jersey governor announces new measures to help keep STEM college graduates in the state; more must be do in U.S. schools to increase the number of women represented in STEM careers;…

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