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It Takes Two — Neither High-Quality Instructional Materials nor High-Quality Professional Learning Can Do It Alone
- January 11, 2022 • Blog
During the pandemic students learned a lot about resilience, their families, and their communities, but many did not make as
Social Emotional Learning within Science Education
- November 2, 2021 • Blog
Social emotional wellbeing is an essential part of learning and life. Likewise, social emotional learning is an essential part of growing up and schooling. The stresses of the COVID pandemic have intensified the needs of our youth in these areas.
Supporting High School Teachers with NGSS
- January 6, 2021 • Teacher Spotlight
High school teachers in my district have struggled with figuring out how to bundle the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into a cohesive and relevant storyline of instruction. Even envisioning what an NGSS lesson would like is a challenge — and although few would admit it, they are also up against the limitations of their own content knowledge.
Adopting the NGSS: Changing Boats Midstream
- January 6, 2021 • Teacher Spotlight
I have only been in the classroom for 5 years, and every year has brought new experiences and a few surprises. I’ve been in a different room, taught different classes, had a different bell schedule, and been evaluated using different processes and criteria. Needless to say, I’m used to change.
A New Dimension: A New Teacher’s Take on NGSS Implementation
- January 6, 2021 • Teacher Spotlight
For a new teacher, the implementation of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is a daunting undertaking. I am trying to be innovative in an education system that I am only just beginning to comprehend. Understanding the scope of this challenge was the first step on my path to NGSS implementation.