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Real Science, Real Impact: How WestEd Brings NASA’s GLOBE Program to Life in Classrooms
In partnership with UC Berkeley, WestEd brings NASA’s GLOBE program to K–12 classrooms, equipping teachers to guide students in collecting real environmental data, developing STEM identity, and presenting their findings to working scientists.

An Onramp to Data Science in the Science Classroom
Discover how middle school science teachers can incorporate data science into instruction using big data tools, language routines, and NGSS-aligned practices.

How STEM Teachers Can Use GenAI for Instructional Impact
Discover how STEM teachers can use generative AI for real instructional impact, with research insights on current use, barriers, and the supports needed for student-centered learning.

Join the NURTURES Impact Study: Strengthening Elementary Science, Math, and Literacy
In this Q&A, WestEd Senior Project Director Cathy Ringstaff answers district and school leaders’ questions about joining the NURTURES impact study—what it involves, how schools benefit, and how it works.

What Education Leaders Need to Know About Interim Science Assessments
Discover how innovative interim science assessments help educators gain actionable insights and strengthen local assessment systems.

Why Problem-Finding Matters for Students in an AI-Powered Future
Teaching students to identify and define problems, rather than just solve them, is essential as AI becomes a classroom fixture. Explore key insights from WestEd’s recent literature review on problem-finding and future-ready learning.

Six Tennessee School Districts Work Together to Advance Science Education
This fall, the state of Tennessee is shifting to rigorous new learning goals, the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, that will raise the bar for…

AI Readiness in Education: A Q&A With WestEd’s Jodi Davenport
Jodi Davenport, Vice President of Learning, Technology, and Innovation at WestEd, shares insights on how leaders can build shared understanding, strengthen professional confidence, and approach AI in ways that remain grounded in people and purpose.

Responsible AI Use and Data Management to Improve Education Systems
This Spotlight shares important insights and resources from WestEd experts to support informed decision-making and the fair, effective implementation of AI and integrated data systems.

Navigating Justice-Centered Science Teaching and Learning
Many middle school students are concerned about the future of their neighborhoods. Local teachers and scientists are helping them transform that concern into action through the Empowering Changemakers: Urban-Biodiversity Initiative for Teachers and Youth project.
