How ‘Smart’ Do You Need to Be to Do Science?

The Huffington Post - Melanie Fine "...just how smart do [...]

February 17th, 2016|Categories: Academic Achievement, Asia, Growth Mindset, Math, Mathematics, Science, Self-confidence, Students|Tags: Education, School|

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Learning About Struggles of Famous Scientists May Help Students Succeed in Science

American Psychological Association - Xiaodong Lin-Siegler "High school students may [...]

February 12th, 2016|Categories: Education, Failure, Grit, Growth Mindset, Resilience, Science, Students|Tags: Education, School|

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Two-Thirds of America’s Science Teachers Are Misinformed About Climate Science

Take Part - Taylor Hill "A nationwide survey of 1,500 [...]

February 12th, 2016|Categories: Climate Education, Education, Science, Teacher, Teaching|Tags: Education, School|

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How U.S. Students Stack Up in Math, Reading and Science

U.S. News & World Report - Lauren Camera "More than [...]

February 10th, 2016|Categories: economic, Economy, Education, Math, Mathematics, OECD, PISA, Reading, Science, United States (U.S.), Worldwide|Tags: Education, School|

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Nick Gibb: Teach children important facts not ‘joyless’ processes, minister urges

The Independent - Oliver Wright "Schools across England are still [...]

February 7th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Britain, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, England, Great Britain (UK), Learning, literature, News, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Why Some Colleges Are Ditching the Science Lecture For Hands-On Learning

KQED News Mind/Shift - Anya Kamenetz "In the basement of [...]

February 6th, 2016|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, College Degree, College/University, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Why Science Fairs Matter More Than Ever

The Huffington Post - David D. Etzwiler "Science fairs had [...]

February 3rd, 2016|Categories: Competition, Education, Global Economy, Innovation, Problem-solving, Science, STEM, Students|Tags: Education, School|

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: Science education fails to capture the thrill of discovery

Michigan Live - Linda S. Mah "I can say that [...]

January 24th, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Performance, Accountability, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Science, Science & Technology, Scientific, Scientist, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Report urges sustained teacher training to improve science education

Ed Source - Theresa Harrington "Many teachers are not well-prepared [...]

January 23rd, 2016|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Achievement Gap, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Science, Science & Technology, Teacher, Teacher Accountability, Teacher Advancement, Teacher Training, Teaching, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Report urges sustained teacher training to improve science education

EdSource - Theresa Harrington "Many teachers are not well-prepared to [...]

January 21st, 2016|Categories: California, Next Generation, Science, Standards, Teacher Training, Teaching|Tags: Education, School|

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