6 things to know about quality K–12 science education in January 2025
1 Report Release: Understanding and Addressing Misinformation about Science
ThisNationalAcademiesconsensusstudyprovidesananalysisofthesources,spread, andimpactofmisinformationinscience.Itconcludeswith13recommendationsforthe fieldtoaddressmisinformation.
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2 White Paper Series on Culturally Sustaining and Relevant Education Approaches
“A growing body of research argues tha students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging and when their cultures, families, and communities are reflected in schools, curriculum, and teaching approaches. We know from the science of learning that this isn’t just about making students feel good; in fact, research from neuroscience tells us that brains are more receptive to new learning when belonging and connection are present.”
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New Research on Di erences in Perceptions of Science Education Between Students and Teachers
Thisarticleexploresthechallengesofputtinganewsciencecurriculumintopractice throughthelensofan8thgradescienceteacher.Findingssuggesttherearemany differencesbetweenteacherandstudentperceptionsofscienceteachingandlearning, resultingindifferentideasabouthowtheyshouldinteractintheclassroom.
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4 Removing Barriers and Leading with Compassion and Action
Ontherecentepisodeof An Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents Leadership Podcast,Dr.Stephen Pruitt,PresidentoftheSouthernRegionalEducation Board,discusseshowinclusiveleadershipleadstoreal andlastingchangeineducation.
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The culture factor: Paths to culturally relevant education for teachers and learning communities in the United States of America
Teachingstrategiesforculturallyrelevanteducationareoftennotclearlydefined.Tobetter describequalitiesofthispractice,thisreportcomparessixapproachestoculturally relevanteducationwithafocusonthosepracticedbyIndigenouspopulations.
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ICYMI: Toward NGSS Design: EQuIP Rubric for Science Detailed Guidance
TheEQuIPRubricforScienceprovides criteriaformeasuringtheextenttowhich lessonsorunitsaredesignedforthe NGSS.In2021,NextGenSciencereleased detailedguidancetounpackeachofthe 19EQuIPRubriccriteria,providing details,explanations,andexternal referencesrelatedtoeachcriterion.This guidancecanbeusefulinboth developmentandselectionof instructionalmaterials.
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