General Education
Talk Science Primer
Other
An essay detailing the purposes, functions and benefits of academically productive talk including the Talk Goals and Moves chart. Download PDF Also relates to: STEM education, science education, teachers, science, technology, engineering, mathematics
Science and Engineering Practices Talk Tools
Other
A set of posters that include scaffolding language for teachers and students to use when engaging with the science practices that are part of the Next Generation Science Standards. Download PDF Also relates to: STEM education, science education, teachers, science, technology,... Read more
Crosscutting Concepts Poster Set
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A set of classroom posters that individually and symbolically display each crosscutting concept that are required in teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Download PDF Also relates to: science education, teachers, science, technology
Private schools, not better than public
Article
Article on a study that shows private schools are not more effective than public schools in promoting student success. View article
No Time to Lose: How to Build a World-Class Education System State by State
Report, Website
Report on educationally high-performing countries that implement policies and practices and build comprehensive systems that look drastically different from those in the U.S. Each state can develop its own strategies for building a modern education system that is globally... Read more
Achieve the Core
Website
Interactive math resource for teachers and students with rigorous math tasks aligned to standards. Also relates to: Common Core Standards, general education, math lessons, math tasks, Common Core teachers, students, parents, administrators, educators, curriculum mapping,... Read more
General Education, Parents, Student Resource, Teacher Resource
PhET Interactive Simulations
Website
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations for teachers and students. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students... Read more
Learning Policy Institute
Website
The Learning Policy Institute conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others, the Institute seeks to advance evidence-based policies that... Read more
Center on Instruction (COI)
Website
Great site that provides a collection of evidence-based resources and strong research in a variety of education topics. The Center on Instruction (COI) was one of five national content centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education to support the 16 Regional Comprehensive... Read more
Early Childhood STEM Working Group
Report, Other
Strong report that describes the importance of Early STEM education. The Early Childhood STEM Working Group includes scholars, policymakers, curriculum developers, and educators from around the United States who share a vision and goal for universal access to high-quality,... Read more
Early Childhood, General Education, Parents, Student Resource, Teacher Resource
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