The PLACES project provides professional learning to help teachers cultivate place-based, data-rich Instruction, which uses place, data, and science together to create contextually rich, rigorous, and meaningful learning experiences for their students.
A veteran science teacher is preparing her students for 21st-century careers grounded in data science by using what she learned through WestEd's Data Fluency: Making Sense of Data in STEM professional learning course.
Dr. Ashley Iveland and Jill Grace discuss STEM STRONG, a project focused on supporting rural educators engaged in science and engineering education.
Since the release of A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there has been an increased emphasis on kickstarting students’ early science learning. This comes at a time when National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment data show disparities in science achievement beginning as early as 4th grade. Inconsistent […]
This blog post highlights findings regarding what math and science integration is, what it looks like in secondary classrooms, how it supports student learning, and what challenges exist to integrating the two disciplines.
November 8, 2022—Research shows that participating in out-of-school-time (OST) programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) helps promote academic success, health, well-being, and identity development. In order for youth to have access to the inclusive and engaging STEM learning environments that they deserve, educational institutions need to invest in OST educators and resources […]
The award honors Cerwin’s contribution to science education, her leadership and service, and her positive impact on the quality of science teaching.