The 2011-2012 school year marked the first time in decades that Texas school districts could purchase instructional materials without approval by the state board of education.
Submitted by Judy Hartnett on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 6:24pm
Teachers can’t always be sure of the impact they have on students but Hudson High School science teacher Vickie McLaughlin got a pretty good indication from one of hers.
Submitted by Marion Herbert on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:46am
Dow Chemical Co. Chief Executive Officer and Chair Andrew Liveris on Thursday took part in an online conference and discussion on the future of science education in America.
Submitted by Judy Hartnett on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 6:37pm
There’s a new battle brewing in America’s classrooms, and while it doesn’t have the religious implications of the evolution vs. creationism debate, it has prompted several state legislatures and local school boards to get involved.
WPI are Wheelock College are two of many higher education institutions nationwide focusing on preparing its undergraduates to teach STEM topics inside the classroom.
Submitted by Marion Herbert on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 11:06pm
NASA launched its new Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on Nov. 26. During a NASA marketing event, The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am announced a launch of his own: a new initiative to get youth involved and interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Submitted by Marion Herbert on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 1:01am
California's elementary school teachers find little time to teach science, and when they do, they feel ill-prepared and ill-equipped, according to a new study.