Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from ...
University of Delaware

Interdisciplinary Science Learning Laboratories

The ISLL houses two types of courses. The “iBC: integrated Biology and Chemistry” course series delivers interdisciplinary instruction for a broad population of life science majors. Interdisciplinary ...
Smithsonian Magazine

To Bridge Heritage and Science, the Smithsonian’s Inclusive Education Programs Empower Learners Through Culture and Community

Through Indigenous weaving workshops and environmental science projects, the Smithsonian engages in co-learning projects to support culturally responsive education Emma Saaty Alaska Native field ...
EdSurge

Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...
Drexel University

Living Learning Communities

Students live with other students from the same academic program, making it easy to form study groups or project teams. Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are assigned a specific area in a residence ...
Times Higher Education

What makes a classroom a community?

Community can be built on every course, deepening learning and improving the experience for everyone. Find out how ...
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’ ...