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April 9, 2018
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Last week at the USA Science & Engineering Festival, the United States Postal Service rolled out a set of four 50-cent Forever stamps to commemorate the role of STEM education in keeping our nation a global leader in innovation. Read the article featured in The 74 and check out the Education News Roundup for a selection of the week's other top education news stories.
We're looking forward to seeing you in Philadelphia, July 11–13, for the 7th annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA. This unique event is focused on equipping attendees with tools and resources to learn how to successfully implement STEM education in local schools and communities. Register before May 11 to take advantage of Early Bird discounts.
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Use promo code APRIL18 to unlock exclusive savings on NSTA membership. With an NSTA membership, you'll get top-notch professional learning resources, grade level-specific journals, discounts on face-to-face conference opportunities, online learning, publications that enhance your content knowledge, and more. Join NSTA for one year for $69, a $10 savings off "Individual Member" rate. Offer valid through Friday, April 20.
NSTA is a partner for this year's March for Science (MfS) and we encourage teachers to join one of the more than 200 scheduled MfS satellite events nationwide on Saturday, April 14 (find out more). NSTA Executive Director David Evans explains why this year's second march is so important.
Targeted to elementary teachers, Science 101 provides background boosters for educators—both the science-phobic and the science-savvy. The column's topic is often tied to content from Science and Children feature articles or the journal's overarching theme. To apply for the columnist position, contribute a list of at least six potential column topics and one sample column, along with your resume or CV, to s&[email protected].
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Do you use the Picture-Perfect books to combine science and reading in your elementary classroom? Join us for a Picture-Perfect STEM Author Workshop this summer. Register for a workshop in a city near you.
Stressed out about transitioning to the NGSS? Don't worry: You're not the only one. Read Chris Geerer's NSTA blog post and learn how with time, it gets easier.
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Get print versions of the proceedings of a two-day public workshop held last summer by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The workshop focused on developing instructional materials that reflect the principles of the A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Download the pdf or get your copy.
Principals, District Supervisors, and other STEM education leaders: Register now for Building a STEM Leadership Alliance, a summit dedicated to innovative strategies for the future. The summit takes place July 8–11, in Orlando, Florida, and registration is now open. This event has been inspired by the GE Foundation and is presented in partnership with NSTA, NCTM, ITEEA, ISTE, and ASEE. BONUS: Apply by April 15 and be eligible to apply to get your airfare covered by Southwest. Contact Wendy Binder for more information.
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April 16–22
To help K–12 teachers celebrate Climate Education Week, Earth Day Network offers a Climate Education Week Toolkit: a free resource with lesson plans, activities, and contests. This year's theme is "End Plastic Pollution."
April 21
This one-day global celebration creates awareness of the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. Visit the website for resources connected with WFMD, including coloring pages for children and fact sheets for 12 species.
April 27
Arbor Day encourages students to get outdoors and learn about trees and the environment. Find Arbor Day educational resources on the website.
 
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