Over the years, though, I’ve learned that students who grasp and use scientific vocabulary confidently, both in writing and ...

Another core idea for helping students grasp critical concepts in chemistry is to incorporate examples to which students can relate. This is a central strategy in culturally responsive teaching, which ...

Nearly 20 California legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to restore funding for a professional development program for California science teachers that focuses on best ...

The number of new teachers completing science education certification programs fell by nearly half from 2011 to 2021, even as states continue to push students to take more science, technology, ...

To improve literacy proficiency for all students, reading instruction should be based on science, on what the research says works. However, how evidenced-based reading should be taught requires more ...

Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly ...

An effort to overhaul how children learn to read, known as the science of reading movement, is sweeping the country. Here’s where it stands. By Dana Goldstein During an era of intense politicization ...

Starting in 2024 the public schools in Fort Mill, South Carolina, will shift the way young children are taught to read — switching from a “balanced literacy” approach to one that zeroes in on phonics ...