Also, Ideas and Inspiration from NSTA's February 2018 K–12 Journals
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| | | PBS NewsHour Examines Teaching of Climate Change In Schools | | PBS NewsHour recently featured a segment about the teaching of climate change in schools nationwide that included comments by NSTA Executive Director David Evans. Despite pushback from Idaho lawmakers to water down climate change in the science education standards, the Senate Education Committee approved the proposed school science standards as is, with no parts relating to climate change deleted. Read the article featured in the Idaho Statesman and check out the Education News Roundup for a selection of the week's other top education news stories. | |
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| | | | Just Announced: The Fun Lab at NSTA18 Atlanta | | Joining us in Atlanta for our 2018 National Conference? If so, make sure your travel plans include arriving in time to join us at the NSTA Fun Lab in the Georgia World Congress Center on Wednesday, March 14, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Play games and enjoy some friendly competition (putt-putt or cornhole anyone?). Maybe you'll win some giveaways in raffles—held every 15 minutes! Make your competitive spirit shine and win Best in Show at the "Most Creative Lab Coat" contest. How can the night get even more enjoyable? We are opening the NSTA Science Store early for the one-time opportunity to save up to 40% on the list price of NSTA Press Books. | |
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| | | | | | | Last Chance to Get a Gift With NSTA Membership | | Ready to take your teaching to a new level with NSTA? We've got targeted opportunities for teachers at every level; now's the time to invest in yourself and everything that NSTA has to offer. Use the promo code FEB18B by February 28 to get 2 free e-books when you become a regular NSTA member. | |
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| | Free Shipping on NSTA Press Orders With Promo Code CAT18 | | Infuse engineering into what you're already teaching, introduce scientists and engineers to your students, nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists, and so much more while saving money with help from NSTA Press. Between February 21 and February 28, receive FREE SHIPPING on any NSTA Press order of more than $50 by entering promo code CAT18 at checkout in the online Science Store. (Offer valid on orders placed for NSTA Press books and e-books shipped to U.S. addresses. May not be combined with any other offer. Offer expires February 28, 2018.) | |
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| | Sponsored by: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | | Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | | The current cycle of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is in full swing! If you know a talented K through sixth grade teacher that elevates STEM education in the classroom, please consider nominating them for this award! If you're a teacher yourself, you can begin an application at www.paemst.org. Nominations close on April 1, 2018 and applications close on May 1, 2018. PAEMST are the highest recognition the United States government bestows for K–12 STEM teaching, honoring up to 108 teachers each year. Presidential awardees receive a certificate signed by the President, a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). They also join a network of more than 4,700 accomplished teachers who have all been recognized for their outstanding teaching. To learn more about PAEMST or start your nomination/application, visit www.paemst.org. | |
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| | | | | | Evolution Education Teacher Fellowships | | Evolution Education will choose two middle level and high school Teacher Fellows to collaborate on field research and design innovative experiments for their classrooms. Teachers from schools qualifying for Title I funding receive preference. |
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| | | | EinsteinPlus Summer Workshop | | This week-long intensive workshop for Canadian and international high school teachers focuses on modern physics, including quantum physics, special relativity, and cosmology. Teachers will learn some of the latest developments in physics from expert researchers and enjoy lab tours, among other activities. |
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| | | | Sponsored by: California University of Pennsylvania | | Find Your Future In STEM | | CAL U's master's degrees can secure your future. 100% Online Master's Programs Flexible learning In-demand skills Innovation in STEM education Apply now at CALU.EDU/Apply | |
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