Preparing future math teachers to teach data science

When Eric Weber, professor and chair of mathematics at Iowa State University, talks about data science with future math ...
Phys.org

How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times

They can develop partnerships with teachers, hear their voices and work together to develop teaching practices that are grounded in teachers' own contexts. Such efforts may also help build trust and ...
EdTech

How K–12 Can Get a Head Start on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

KIMBERLY M. NIEBAUER teaches gifted students in K–5 at Duval County (Fla.) Public Schools. As a Microsoft certified coach and one of EdTech’s 2024 K–12 IT Influencers, she frequently shares best ...
Education Week

Science Scores Are Down. But We Know What Would Improve Them

The latest release of 8th grade National Assessment of Educational Progress scores last month revealed a troubling reality: Coupled with steady drops in students’ math and literacy skills, students’ ...
Dothan Eagle

Au teach program prepares next generation of science educators

Auburn University’s AUTeach program prepares COSAM and education majors as certified 6–12 science teachers through early ...
University of Wyoming

UW Professor’s Book Helps Academics Better Teach Students Science Writing

A University of Wyoming faculty member wants to help college students become better writers of science by giving academics the tools necessary to do so. Bethann Garramon Merkle, a professor of ...
The Conversation

How teaching the history of science can help equip students to face polarized times

For decades, science educators have been encouraged to “stick to the science” and leave politics at the classroom door. But as disinformation spreads online and public trust in science seems to erode ...