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The Pressroom contains the latest NSTA news releases plus several from the archive dealing with evolution. NSTA surveys can be found here. | |
Phoenix to Host NSTA Area Conference on Science Education December 3–5, 2009
Nov 20 2009
The National Science Teachers Association announced that more than 2,000 science educators will convene in Phoenix, Ariz. for its 2009 Area Conference on Science Education.
Ft. Lauderdale to Host NSTA Area Conference on Science Education: November 12–14, 2009
Nov 10 2009
More than 2,000 science educators will convene in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for the National Science Teacher Association's 2009 Area Conference on Science Education.
2009 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Fellows Announced
Sep 21 2009
185 Middle and Secondary School Science Teachers From Across the Country Embark on Year-Long Professional Development Journey
Disney Launches Nationwide Environmental Science Competition for the Classroom, Disney's Planet Challenge
Sep 9 2009
Program Tailored to Educational Guidelines of Each State; Grand Prize Winning Class Will Enjoy Disneyland® Celebration
National Survey Reveals Educators' Priorities
Aug 24 2009
NSTA released the results of an informal survey of its members to gauge their views on the current state of science education. More than 3,500 science education professionals from across the country answered questions about the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), national assessments, professional development and other areas that affect science education. Most of the respondents were female, were middle or high school educators, and had more than 11 years of teaching experience. The survey focused on three broad areas: perspectives on science education, status of science teaching, and professional development.
Toyota TAPESTRY Program Now Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition
Aug 19 2009
$550,000 Available to Teachers for Innovative Projects in Science Education
United Nations International Youth Day Serves as Kick-Off Site for Year Two of the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
Aug 12 2009
Nation’s Premier Sustainability Challenge Expands to Encourage K–8 Students to Become Green ‘Agents of Change’ in Their Communities; Student Team from Iowa to Present Winning Sustainability Project to UN Representatives, Peers, and Media
National Science Teachers Association Welcomes New Board Members
Jul 21 2009
NSTA welcomed four new members to its board of directors. They join a 13-member board that oversees NSTA's finances, policies and procedures, and strategic planning.
National Science Teachers Association Welcomes New Council Members
Jul 21 2009
NSTA welcomed six new members to its council. Comprised of 18 district directors, the council serves as the advisory body to the board of directors.
Prominent California Science Educator Elected as the National Science Teachers Association’s 2009-2010 President-Elect
Jun 30 2009
The National Science Teachers Association announced that Dr. Alan J. McCormack, professor of science education at San Diego State University, began his one-year term as president-elect of the NSTA on June 1, 2009. He will assume the office of president on June 1, 2010.
Maps Provide First-of-Their-Kind Classroom Examples of Integrating 21st Century Skills into Science and Geography Courses
Jun 30 2009
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Collaborates with the National Science Teachers Association and National Council for Geographic Education to Create Frameworks
Dr. Patricia M. Shane Begins Term as President of National Science Teachers Association
Jun 30 2009
NSTA Issues Statement on The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy
Jun 10 2009
NSTA commends the Carnegie Commission for its groundbreaking and detailed report The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy and its call for a national movement to transform science and math education.
NSTA Partners with the Conrad Foundation to Promote and Support Annual Education Competition
Jun 1 2009
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, and the Conrad Foundation today announced an agreement to collaborate on the Foundation’s Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards, a program focused on combining science and technology education with innovation and entrepreneurship to solve modern-day problems in four categories: space, oceans, energy and the environment.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Online—LIVE—Wednesday, May 27
May 27 2009
Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist and host of PBS's NOVA scienceNOW, will be hosting an interact webcast for science educators on Wednesday, May 27, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm ET.
Iowa Middle School Team Named the Grand Prize Winner in National Community-Focused Sustainability Challenge
May 18 2009
Winning Team Takes on "Dead Weight" in the Automotive Industry; Grand Prize Includes Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery Adventure Trip with a TV personality, an Appearance on Discovery's Planet Green TV Network, and U.S. Savings Bonds
22 Teams of U.S. Middle School Students Named State Finalists in National Green Community-Based Competition
May 4 2009
Teams Designed and Implemented Environmental Sustainability Solutions for their Communities in the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge; National Prizes Include Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery Adventure Trips with a TV personality, an Appearance on Discovery's Planet Green TV Network and Savings Bonds
NSTA Issues National Call for Entries to the 2009–2010 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy
Apr 20 2009
Academy Embarks on Third Year of Providing High-Quality Professional Development and Mentoring Support to Science Teachers New to the Teaching Profession
Byng Junior High School Science Teacher Receives Shell Science Teaching Award from National Science Teachers Association
Apr 7 2009
Deborah Cornelison, a science teacher at Byng Junior High School in Ada, Okla., received the Shell Science Teaching Award.
NSTA Issues Statement Regarding the Revised Texas State Science Education Standards
Mar 25 2009
The National Science Teachers Association strongly urges the Texas State Board of Education to oppose amendments to the draft TEKS state science standards that could undermine sound science education in Texas.
U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN TO SPEAK AT NSTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE EDUCATION: Secretary Duncan to Discuss President’s New Education Reform Initiatives
Mar 16 2009
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be addressing more than 2,000 science educators at NSTA's National Conference on Science Education in New Orleans.
NSTA Announces Recipients of the 2009 Distinguished Service to Science Education Award
Mar 16 2009
This year, NSTA will present three individuals with its Distinguished Service to Science Education Award. This award recognizes NSTA members who, through active leadership and scholarly endeavor over a significant period of time, have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of education in the sciences and science teaching.
Dr. Jean Dubach Receives Distinguished Informal Science Education Award from the National Science Teachers Association
Mar 13 2009
NSTA will present its Distinguished Informal Science Education Award to Dr. Jean Dubach, a conservation biologist, molecular geneticist, and head of the Chicago Zoological Society's Molecular Genetics Program in Brookfield, Ill., until its recent closure.
National Science Teachers Association Honors NSTA Member Posthumously with Legacy Award
Mar 13 2009
The National Science Teachers Association has announced that it has posthumously awarded its Legacy Award to Frank A. Zuerner for his dedication and service to NSTA and for the significant contributions he made to science education.
The National Science Teachers Association Announces 2009 Teachers Awards Program Recipients
Mar 9 2009
The National Science Teachers Association has announced the recipients of its 2009 Teacher Awards Program, which honors K–12 teachers, professors, principals, and others for their outstanding achievement and innovative programs in science education.
Dr. Fred D. Johnson Receives Top Award from the National Science Teachers Association
Mar 9 2009
NSTA will present its most prestigious award, the Robert H. Carleton Award, to former NSTA President Dr. Fred D. Johnson, a national science education consultant at McKenzie Group/American Institutes for Research (AIR) and past recipient of NSTA’s Distinguished Service to Science Education Award.
210 Louisiana Science Educators Receive Scholarships to Attend NSTA’s 57th National Conference on Science Education
Feb 23 2009
More than 200 Louisiana science educators will receive scholarships to attend NSTA’s 57th National Conference on Science Education, in New Orleans, March 19-22.
National Middle School Green Competition Urges Kids to Change Their Communities in 2009
Jan 12 2009
March 15 Deadline for Entries Quickly Approaching; January Webinars to Help Adult Advisers Engage Students in Sustainability; Prizes Include Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery Adventure Trips with a TV personality, an Appearance on Discovery’s Planet Green TV Network and Savings Bonds
NSTA Issues Statement Regarding the Results of the 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Dec 9 2008
Science Teachers from across the Nation Flock to Cincinnati for NSTA’s 2008 Midwestern Area Conference on Science Education
Nov 13 2008
NSTA will be in Cincinnati, December 4–6, for its 2008 Midwestern Area Conference on Science Education. Held in conjunction with the Science Education Council of Ohio, the conference aims to impart the enthusiasm and cutting-edge knowledge of the natural world.
Science Education Takes Center Stage in Portland at NSTA’s 2008 Western Area Conference on Science Education
Nov 10 2008
NSTA will be in Portland, November 20–22, for its 2008 Western Area Conference on Science Education. Held in conjunction with the Oregon Science Teachers Association (OSTA) and the Washington Science Teachers Association (WSTA), the three-day conference will be held at the Oregon Convention Center and other local venues.
Prince George’s County Science Supervisor Joins Senior Leadership Team at National Science Teachers Association
Oct 7 2008
Zipporah Miller, former K–12 science supervisor and STEM coordinator for the Prince George's County (MD) Public School District, is NSTA’s new associate executive director for professional programs and conferences.
Thousands of Science Educators to Convene in Charlotte for NSTA Conference on Science Education
Oct 7 2008
Thousands of teachers will explore science and science education at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Charlotte Area Conference, slated for Oct. 30–Nov. 1.
NSTA Names Center for Science Education in Honor of Senator John Glenn
Sep 17 2008
John Glenn Center for Science Education Announced during Capitol Hill Event Recognizing Three Champions of Science Education
National Middle School Sustainability Challenge Launches Today
Sep 15 2008
Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge Empowers Students to Create “Green Solutions”; Middle School Launch Marks the First Phase of Nationwide K-12 Sustainability Initiative; Prizes include Regional and National Recognition, Cash and an Appearance on Discovery’s Planet Green Television Network
2008 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Fellows Announced
Sep 10 2008
185 Early-Career Science Teachers From Across the Country to Begin Year-long Professional Development Program
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy Expands With the Support of Three New Organizations
Aug 27 2008
NSTA today announced the expansion of the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, cofounded by the Amgen Foundation. Three leading organizations, committed to strengthening the quality of science education in the U.S., will be supporting an additional 35 new science teachers as fellows this year. Agilent Technologies Foundation, Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (“Astellas”) and Bayer Corporation join the Amgen Foundation in providing funding for professional development resources for 185 new middle and secondary school science educators from across the country, who will take part as fellows in the 2008–2009 Academy.
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Communications and NSTA Announce Major Partnership to Launch First Ever K–12 Sustainability Education Initiative, Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
Jul 28 2008
Challenge Kicks off in September with National Middle School Competition to Develop Innovative Green Solutions for Local Environmental Issues
NSTA Press Books and Journal Win Prestigious Education Awards
Jun 11 2008
NSTA announced today that four NSTA Press® books, as well as the NSTA journal Science Scope, won the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). The award recognizes the year's most outstanding materials in the field of teaching and learning.
National Science Teachers Association Mourns the Loss of Morris R. Lerner, 1971-1972 President
Jun 10 2008
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is saddened to learn of the death of Morris R. Lerner, 94, who served as the president of the association from 1971 to 1972. Lerner died on June 5 after a long battle with a blood disease.
National Science Teachers Association Welcomes New Board Members
Jun 9 2008
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, welcomed four new members to its board of directors. They join a 13-member board that oversees NSTA's finances, policies and procedures, and strategic planning.
National Science Teachers Association Welcomes New Council Members
Jun 9 2008
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, welcomed six new members to its council. Comprised of 18 district directors, the council serves as the advisory body to the board of directors.
Page D. Keeley Takes Helm as 2008–2009 President of the National Science Teachers Association
Jun 2 2008
On June 1, Page D. Keeley, senior science program director at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), began her one-year term as president of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning.
Leading North Carolina Science Educator Selected as the National Science Teachers Association's 2008-2009 President-Elect
Jun 2 2008
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, announced that Dr. Patricia M. Shane, associate director of the Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE) and clinical professor of science education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, began her one-year term as president-elect of the NSTA on June 1, 2008. She will assume the office of president on June 1, 2009.
American Book Company Joins NSTA SciLinks® Program
May 27 2008
NSTA welcomes the American Book Company (ABC) as the newest publisher to join its SciLinks® program. ABC will link the pages of 10 of its science textbooks to NSTA-approved websites that contain grade-appropriate activities, lessons, and more. With 13 publishers now on board and the number of SciLinked textbooks in the hundreds, quality internet resources are more accessible than ever to students and science teachers in the U.S. and abroad.
Francis Eberle Selected as New Executive Director of the National Science Teachers Association
May 19 2008
The National Science Teachers Association announced today that Dr. Francis Eberle, executive director of the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), will serve as the association's new executive director. He succeeds Dr. Gerry Wheeler, who will retire after 13 years with the association.
National Science Teachers Association Awarded $3 Million Multiyear Grant from the GE Foundation
May 12 2008
Grant to Support Continued Growth of High-Quality, Content-Rich Professional Development Resources for Science Educators Nationwide
Dr. Bonnie J. Brunkhorst Receives Top Award from The National Science Teachers Association
Apr 21 2008
NSTA presented its most prestigious award, the Robert H. Carleton Award for National Leadership in the Field of Science Education, to Dr. Bonnie J. Brunkhorst
Meigs Middle School Science Teacher Receives Shell Science Teaching Award from National
Apr 21 2008
The National Science Teachers Association has announced the recipients of its 2008 Teacher Awards Program, which honors K-12 teachers, professors, principals, and others for their outstanding achievement and innovative programs in science education.
The National Science Teachers Association Announces 2008 Teachers Awards Program Recipients
Apr 21 2008
Top Science Educators from around the Country Honored
National Science Teachers Association Honors Past President Posthumously with Legacy Award
Apr 21 2008
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has posthumously awarded its Legacy Award to NSTA Past President Dr. Steven Rakow for his dedication and service to NSTA and for the significant contributions he made to science education.
NSTA Issues National Call for Entries to the 2008–2009 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy
Apr 1 2008
Academy established to promote quality science teaching and reduce high attrition rate among new teachers in the science teaching profession
Science Teachers from across the Country Convene in Boston for NSTA's 56th Annual National Conference on Science Education
Mar 3 2008
Sessions to address issues including global climate change and NCLB-educator astronaut Barbara Morgan, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, and evolution expert Dr. Eugenie Scott, scheduled to speak
NSTA Launches $43 Million National Effort to Strengthen Science Education in the U.S.
Feb 26 2008
New Initiative to Promote Science Literacy and Provide Leadership and Learning to the Nation's Science Teachers
2007 Amgen–NSTA Fellows and Associate Fellows Announced
Nov 28 2007
The National Science Teachers Association, in partnership with the Amgen Foundation, today announced the 2007 Amgen–NSTA Fellows and Associate Fellows in the NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. Selected from nearly a thousand applications from across the country, the 200 Amgen–NSTA Fellows and Associate Fellows will take part in a yearlong program in a host of science-related activities and professional development opportunities.
Science Teachers From Across the Nation Flock to Birmingham for NSTA’s 2007 Southern Area Conference
Nov 6 2007
The National Science Teachers Association announced that it will be in Birmingham, December 6-8, for its 2007 Southern Area Conference on Science Education. Held in conjunction with the Alabama Science Teachers Association, the three-day, professional development conference will be held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex and other local venues.
Science Education Takes Center Stage in Denver at NSTA’s 2007 Western Area Conference
Oct 15 2007
NSTA announced that it will be in Denver, November 8-10, for its 2007 Western Area Conference on Science Education.
National Science Teachers Association Disturbed By Parents Lack of Concern for Science Education
Sep 19 2007
NSTA issued a statement today in response to the new findings from Public Agenda’s latest report, “Important, But Not for Me: Kansas and Missouri Students and Parents Talk About Math, Science and Technology Education.”
Science Educators from across the Nation Convene in Detroit for NSTA’s 2007 Area Conference on Science Education
Sep 17 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, announced that it will be in Detroit, October 18-20, for its 2007 Midwestern Area Conference on Science Education. Participants from across Michigan and neighboring states will meet to discuss the latest issues in science education, learn about new teaching tools and techniques, network with fellow science education professionals, and hear thought-provoking presentations from world-renowned scientists and educators.
NSTA Names Edward Rock Associate Executive Director of Marketing and Sales
Aug 13 2007
Edward Rock has been named as the National Science Teachers Association's new Associate Executive Director of Marketing and Sales.
National Science Teachers Association Salutes Barbara Morgan—NASA’s First Official Educator Astronaut
Aug 6 2007
NSTA salutes NSTA member Barbara Morgan, a former Idaho elementary science teacher, and her upcoming launch abroad the space shuttle Endeavor. Morgan is one of seven STS-118 crewmates selected for the 11-day construction mission to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch Wednesday, August 8.
NSTA Executive Director Announces Plans to Retire in August 2008
Jul 2 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced today that Dr. Gerald F. Wheeler, NSTA executive director since 1995, will transition out of a day-to-day role in the organization, effective August 2008, but will remain active in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education community.
Innovative Award from National Science Teachers Association Now Available to K-12 Science Teachers
Jun 27 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, and VSP Vision Care, the nation’s largest provider of eyecare benefit plans, today announced that K–12 science educators will now be eligible to receive the VSP Vision Care “Vision of Science” Award, previously only available to K–8 science teachers.
NSTA Mourns the Loss of Don Herbert, “Mr. Wizard”
Jun 13 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) expresses its sorrow over the passing of Don Herbert, 89, who explained the exciting world of science to millions of children on television as “Mr. Wizard.” Herbert died yesterday at his home in Bell Canyon, California, after a long battle with bone cancer.
Leading Maine Science Educator Selected as the National Science Teacher Association’s 2007-2008 President-Elect
Jun 6 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, announced that Page D. Keeley, a senior science program director at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), began her one-year term as president-elect of NSTA on June 1, 2007. She will assume the office of president on June 1, 2008.
Wisconsin Science Teacher Begins Term as 2007-2008 President of National Science Teacher Association
Jun 6 2007
On June 1, P. John Whitsett, a physics teacher at Fond du Lac High School, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, began his one-year term as president of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching.
NSTA and the Amgen Foundation Unveil The New Science Teacher Academy for Early-Career Science Teachers
May 23 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, today unveiled a new program designed to encourage and support new middle and secondary school science educators in their first few years of teaching. The NSTA New Science Teacher Academy, co-founded by the Amgen Foundation with a three-year, $3 million grant, is a professional development initiative created to help strengthen quality science teaching, enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence, and improve teacher content knowledge. The Academy will initially support up to 200 science teachers across the nation each year.
NSTA Commends Passage of Science and Math Education Bills
Apr 26 2007
NSTA today hailed the passage of the America COMPETES (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science) Act (S. 761) in the Senate and the "10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds" Science and Math Scholarship Act (H.R. 362) in the House. These bipartisan bills are legislative responses to recommendations contained the National Academies' "Rising Above the Gathering Storm" report and the Council on Competitiveness's "Innovate America" report, both which seek to improve the competitiveness of the US in the global economy by providing support and incentives for innovation in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Science Educators From Across The Nation Gather In St. Louis For NSTA’s 55th Annual National Conference On Science Education
Mar 1 2007
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, will be meeting in St. Louis March 29–April 1 for its 55th National Conference on Science Education. At this year’s conference, which is hosted in conjunction with the Science Teachers of Missouri (STOM) with support from the Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA), participants from across the nation will learn about the latest in science content, teaching strategy and research, network with fellow education professionals, and hear thought-provoking presentations from world-renowned scientists and educators.
NSTA Statement on the Distribution of "An Inconvenient Truth"
Nov 30 2006
Over the past few days, NSTA and film producer Laurie David have been discussing her offer to provide NSTA with copies of the DVD "An Inconvenient Truth" to mass distribute to our members. On November 29, 2006, NSTA's Board of Directors held a telephone conference to review Ms. David's request. In an effort to accommodate her request without violating the Board's 2001 policy prohibiting product endorsement, and to provide science educators with the opportunity to take advantage of the educational opportunities presented by films such as this, NSTA has offered to greatly expand the scope of the potential target audience identified in her initial request.
NSTA Statement on November 26 Washington Post Op-ed "Science à la Joe Camel"
Nov 28 2006
On November 26, the Washington Post printed an opinion piece from environmental activist Laurie David, a producer of the film "An Inconvenient Truth." In her op-ed Ms. David reports that NSTA rejected the opportunity to distribute 50,000 copies of the DVD to NSTA members. During conversations with Ms. David's representative we suggested making the DVD available via alternative means of distribution (e.g. by providing a mailing list of our members to producers, through our publications, etc.) It appears that these alternative distribution mechanisms were unsatisfactory. It was not the intent of the NSTA to restrict "An Inconvenient Truth" from its members and we are currently pursuing options to make the DVD available to teachers.
Salt Lake City Hosts NSTA’s 2006 Western Area Conference on Education
Nov 20 2006
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, announced that it will be in Salt Lake City December 7–9 for its annual Western Area Conference. Participants from across Utah and neighboring states will meet to talk about education in Utah and the state of science education nationwide, learn about new teaching tools and techniques, and network with fellow science education professionals. The Western Area Conference will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center and other local venues.
NSTA Disappointed by Science Achievement Scores
Nov 15 2006
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, said that it is disappointed by the science achievement scores for urban students released today by the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). Considered the “Nation’s Report Card,” the Trial Urban District Assessment Science 2005 provides fourth- and eighth-grade student achievement information for 10 of the largest school districts in the US.
NSTA Press® Book Offers a Welcome Respite From Dry Lectures
Nov 13 2006
In a lecture-centric environment, it’s easy to lose the attention of students. Clyde Herreid found that to be true when he first started teaching behind the podium. When he took the focus off himself and his lectures and started structuring lessons around “stories with an educational message” he not only found his students responding, but started enjoying teaching once more.
NSTA Press® Book Offers a Guide for College Science Professors
Nov 13 2006
For college science teachers looking to update their teaching techniques to incorporate advances in methodology, content, and technology, NSTA Press® offers the ultimate guide. Update your practices as you learn about current theory and research with the authoritative newly released Handbook of College Science Teaching. The Handbook offers models of teaching and learning that go beyond the typical lecture-laboratory format and provide rationales for new practices in the college classroom.
New Book from NSTA Press® Offers Advice for Encouraging Students’ Interest in Science
Nov 13 2006
Perfect for the teacher in search of new ideas to explain the need for students to do well in science, All in a Day’s Work: Careers Using Science explores the many careers that require a solid science foundation.
Science Teachers From Across the Nation Flock to Baltimore for NSTA's 2006 Eastern Area Conference
Oct 30 2006
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching, announced it will be in Baltimore November 2–4 for its annual Eastern Area Conference. With an expected attendance of over 2,500 science educators from across the nation, the Eastern Area Conference will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center and other local venues.
Kenneth French and Frank Owens Join NSTA Senior Management Team
Oct 4 2006
Two distinguished individuals nationally known for their accomplishments in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education community and the educational publishing industry have joined the senior management team of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Frank C. Owens, former senior executive for NASA’s Office of Education, has accepted the position of NSTA’s Associate Executive Director for Professional Programs. Kenneth W. French, former senior executive with three leading educational publishers, has accepted the position of NSTA’s Associate Executive Director for Marketing and Sales.
New Book from NSTA Press Details Success Stories from the Elementary Science Classroom
Oct 2 2006
Since their release in 1996, the National Science Education Standards have provided the vision for science education reform. But has that reform actually taken hold in elementary school? “Yes!” reports Robert Yager, editor of Exemplary Science in Grades PreK–4: Standards-Based Success Stories, the latest addition to NSTA Press’ Exemplary Science series.
New Book from NSTA Press® Offers Easy-to-Build Projects for Teaching Physics
Sep 28 2006
The newly available If You Build It, They Will Learn is the perfect do-it-yourself guide for physics teachers who want to use custom-made projects for demonstrating physical science in their classrooms. Devices like Galileo’s Track, Coupled Pendulum, and Gum-Wrapper Thermostat will help you teach forces, energy, properties of matter, and much more.
NOAA, National Science Teachers Association Unveil Comprehensive Online Teaching Tool for Coral Reef Ecosystems
Sep 28 2006
NOAA and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced today the unveiling of the Coral Ecosystem SciGuide, a new web-based “science toolbox” for teachers and other educators. The SciGuide was developed collaboratively by NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and NSTA, as part of a cooperative agreement between NSTA and NOAA’s National Ocean Service.
National Science Teachers Association Celebrates Major Milestone Reached by its Web-based SciLinks® Program
Aug 21 2006
This summer, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) marked a major milestone in its web-based SciLinks program when it logged its 10 millionth search for the web's best offering of science resources. SciLinks—a one-of-a-kind online system—directs students, teachers, and parents to a host of professionally selected websites that support the learning of science subjects introduced in the nation's science textbooks.
Wisconsin Science Educator Begins Term as President-Elect of National Science Teachers Association
Jun 26 2006
P. John Whitsett, physics teacher at Fond du Lac High School, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has been elected president-elect of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest science teacher organization in the world. He began his one-year term on June 1 and will assume the office of president on June 1, 2007.
Today’s Tech Skills, Tools, Web Updates Featured in Technology-Based Inquiry for Middle School, New Book From NSTA Press®
Jun 9 2006
Technology-Based Inquiry for Middle School teaches the ABCs of working with contemporary tools and shows science teachers how to integrate technology-based inquiry into their classroom practices. This new compendium is a collection of 26 articles published in Science Scope, NSTA’s member journal for middle school teachers.
Linda K. Froschauer Takes Helm as 2006-2007 President of National Science Teachers Association
Jun 5 2006
On June 1, Linda K. Froschauer, a middle school teacher and K–8 Science Department Chair at the Weston Public Schools, in Weston Connecticut, will become the 2006–07 President of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
Newest NSTA Press® Book, Assessment in Science, Offers Accessible Assessment Techniques That Really Work
Jun 5 2006
Assessment in Science: Practical Experiences and Education Research details the latest research about assessment techniques that really work. This collection of informative, up-to-date reports is by authors who are practicing K–12 classroom teachers and university-based educators and researchers. Working in teams, they tried out and evaluated different assessment approaches in actual classrooms.
The research is sound and easy to grasp. The book stays true to its title by capturing practical lessons in accessible language. The reports feature “classroom testing stories, standards-based assessment techniques, teaching-testing dilemmas, portfolio struggles and triumphs, and knowledge of the research on assessment.”
National Science Teachers Association Encouraged by Grade 4 Science Achievement Scores on 2005 NAEP; Disheartened by Flat Scores for Grades 8 and 12
May 24 2006
In response to the student science achievement scores released today on the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is encouraged by increases among grade 4 students in science, but disheartened with flat scores of students at grades 8 and 12. Considered the “Nation’s Report Card,” NAEP released the latest science performance scores of students at grades 4, 8, and 12. The test was administered in schools throughout the country from January to March 2005.
New Full-color Book Adventures in Paleontology from NSTA Press® Brings Ancient Earth Alive for Students
May 17 2006
The recently publicized discovery of Tiktaalik roseae, a 375-million-year-old fish with primitive legs captured the public’s attention, awe, and imagination. Millions of years after vanishing from the Earth, dinosaurs and other ancient life still have the power to stir curiosity, especially among students. Teachers can deepen that interest with Adventures in Paleontology, a series of lively hands-on activities especially for middle school students published by the NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association.
Today's Students Envision a Better Future for Us All!
May 10 2006
The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, one of the world’s largest K–12 Science and Technology competitions in the US and Canada, today announced its eight national winning teams for 2006. Projects envisioned by this year’s winning students include innovative treatments for asthma and Tourette’s Syndrome, a compact integrated communications system—even “Atomic Fire Boots” that keep feet warm even in the chilliest climates.
Toyota Moves Science Education Forward with $550,000 in Grants
Apr 7 2006
Toyota TAPESTRY, the nation’s largest science teacher grant program, awarded nearly $550,000 in grants to 76 K–12 US teachers who submitted creative science project proposals. Fifty received up to $10,000 each and 26 received mini-grants of up to $2,500 each. Large grant winners accepted their awards on April 6 at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Convention in Anaheim. More than $7 million has been awarded to 826 teams of teachers throughout the program’s 16-year history.
Top Science Educators Honored by National Science Teachers Association
Mar 31 2006
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world’s largest organization of science educators, has announced the recipients of its 2006 Teacher Awards. The awards program honors K–12 teachers, professors, principals, and others for their outstanding achievement and innovative programs in science education. The awards will be presented on at a special banquet and ceremony at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education taking place on April 6–9, 2006, in Anaheim.
National Science Teachers Association Selects Iowa State University Student to Serve on Preservice Committee
Mar 20 2006
Suzanne Kehret is the National Science Teachers Association’s choice to serve as the second Student Chapter Representative of NSTA’s Preservice Teacher Preparation Committee. Kehret is a third-year secondary science education student at Iowa State University.
NSTA Hosts Nation’s Largest Gathering of Science Teachers April 6-9 in Anaheim, California
Mar 6 2006
The largest gathering of science teachers in the country will occur in Anaheim, April 6–9, at the National Science Teachers Association’s (NSTA) 54th National Conference on Science Education to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Approximately 12,000–15,000 teachers are planning to attend the event to tackle important issues in science education, share ideas about best teaching practices, and hear from world-renowned leaders in the profession.
Science Teachers Hail Decision to Include Science Education as Part of President’s American Competitiveness Initiative
Jan 31 2006
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest science teacher organization in the world, commends President George W. Bush for the prominent focus on science and math education in the State of the Union Address. The President is expected to announce that $5.9 billion in new funding will be provided in FY07 for growth in scientific research and for science and math education programs.
NSTA Survey Reveals Strong Support for National Science Standards, Curriculum, and Assessments
Jan 17 2006
The majority of science educators responding to an informal survey conducted by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) indicated that they would support national standards, a national curriculum, and uniform assessments in science. The survey comes at a time when dialogue among education leaders and scholars about a national science curriculum has been gaining attention in the national press. NSTA conducted the survey to seek input and facilitate discussion on this important issue.
2007 National Conference Update
Jan 9 2006
The NSTA Board of Directors has, after careful consideration and evaluation of the facts, made the decision to relocate the 2007 National Conference on Science Education from New Orleans to St. Louis to be held on March 29-April 1, 2007. The decision to relocate the Conference was made in concert with key leadership from the Louisiana Science Teachers Association (LSTA) and the New Orleans conference planning committee who showed great pride in their city and state and great optimism for the future. We look forward to returning to New Orleans with a future NSTA national conference.
Virus and the Whale, Newest Title From NSTA Press®, Helps Students View World From a Scientific and Evolutionary Perspective
Jan 5 2006
As the public debate about the teaching of evolution continues to escalate, science teachers are looking for innovative ways to help students better understand the nature of science and the role evolution plays in understanding the natural world around us. A new publication from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) will help teachers explore evolutionary concepts with students by taking them on a journey with real scientists.
NSTA Hails Dover Court Decision Supporting Quality Science for Students of Dover, PA
Dec 21 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, hails the decision by Judge John E. Jones III who ruled earlier today in the Kitzmiller v. Dover case that it is unconstitutional to teach intelligent design (ID) as an alternative to evolution in a public school science classroom.
Exemplary Ideas on Teaching to the Standards in Newest NSTA Press® Book
Nov 21 2005
How well do science educators actually use the National Science Education Standards to plan content, define improved teaching, and assess real learning? Exemplary Science in Grades 5–8: Standards-Based Success Stories, the third title in NSTA Press’s new Exemplary Science Monograph Series provides a nationwide look at answers to that question.
New Teaching With Purpose From NSTA Press Offers Outline for Customized Research-Based Teaching Plan
Nov 21 2005
The best science teachers don’t just get up in front of the class and start talking. They draw from a plan … a rationale … a purpose. Teaching With Purpose: Closing the Research–Practice Gap, the newest teaching strategies book from NSTA Press®, helps you create and implement a detailed, research-based teaching rationale that works even with students of varied needs in less-than-ideal facilities. The key is a method that the authors and their colleagues have used to help more than 3,000 preservice and inservice science teachers achieve improved results in their classrooms.
Think About Physics (and Art) in New Ways—and Have Fun Doing It With Newest Title From NSTA Press®
Nov 21 2005
Quantoons delivers physics challenges through masterful illustrations, quotes, text, and intriguing problems that mix Isaac Newton and Marie Antoinette with Romeo, Juliet, and Einstein. The book is a compilation of 58 contest problems that ran between 1991 and 2001 in Quantum magazine, a collaboration between US and Russian scientists, that was published by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
Newest NSTA Press® Title Science for English Language Learners Combines Language Development with Science Content
Nov 21 2005
Teachers who work with linguistically and culturally diverse students need a strong foundation in the best practices for teaching both science and language. Science for English Language Learners, the newest title from NSTA Press, is a comprehensive guide that will help teachers expand their expertise in teaching science content and processes, in language development and literacy, and in inquiry-based teaching. Additionally, it will help teachers integrate best practices from the different but complementary fields of science education and English language teaching.
Uncovering Student Ideas in Science From NSTA Press® Helps Teachers Determine Students’ Erroneous Ideas About Science
Nov 21 2005
Before students can discover accurate science, teachers need to uncover the preconceptions they already have. Just published by NSTA Press®, Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol. 1: 25 Formative Assessment Probes helps pinpoint what students know (or think they know) so teachers can monitor learning and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
National Science Teachers Association Disheartened With Kansas State Board of Education Vote on State Science Standards
Nov 9 2005
"We find the 6 to 4 vote by the Kansas State Board of Education (KSBE) approving the current draft of its state science standards disheartening," said Gerry Wheeler, NSTA Executive Director, and Mike Padilla, NSTA President. "The standards, as approved, contain significant errors regarding the scientific theory of evolution that compromise the document's integrity, as well as all of science."
Letter to the Kansas State Department of Education, October 26, 2005
Oct 27 2005
On October 26, 2005, NSTA sent a letter to the Kansas State Department of Education, requesting that the Kansas Science Education Standards not quote or refer to the NSTA publication NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards because "the draft Kansas standards fail to recognize the theory of evolution as a major unifying theme of science and the foundation of all biology."
Joint Statement from the National Academy of Sciences and the National Science Teachers Association Regarding the Kansas Science Education Standards (KSES)
Oct 27 2005
The joint statement says, in part: "[O]ur primary concern is that the draft KSES inappropriately singles out evolution as a controversial theory despite the strength of the scientific evidence supporting evolution as an explanation for the diversity of life on Earth and its acceptance by an overwhelming majority of scientists. The use of the word controversial to suggest that there are flaws in evolution is confusing to students and the public and is entirely misleading. ... In addition, the members of the Kansas State Board of Education who produced Draft 2-d of the KSES have deleted text defining science as a search for natural explanations of observable phenomena, blurring the line between scientific and other ways of understanding."
National Science Teachers Association Unveils New Name for Time-Honored Teacher Conventions
Oct 26 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, has unveiled a new name - and an enriched format - for its time-honored annual conventions. Long considered the premiere professional development events by science educators, NSTA's national and area conventions will now be called NSTA Conferences on Science Education. The change reflects the growth and evolution of conventions into deeper, more meaningful professional development experiences for teachers. NSTA will debut the new name at its 54th National Conference on Science Education, which takes place April 6-9, 2006, in Anaheim, California, and is expected to draw more than 13,000 attendees. Science, The Universal Language is the theme.
National Science Teachers Association Names University of Indianapolis Faculty Member as Field Editor of Journal of College Science Teaching
Sep 27 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has named Ann R. Cutler, a University of Indianapolis faculty member, as the new field editor of the Journal of College Science Teaching (JCST), NSTA's award-winning journal for college level science educators. In her three-year term as editor, Dr. Cutler will guide the editorial content and direction of the journal, which is read by more than 5,000 science educators nationwide. The first issue published under her leadership will appear in January 2006.
2005 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program Honors Two Top Winners and 10 National Finalists
Sep 21 2005
The 2005 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program has selected two winners of the nationwide science competition, which invited children in second grade through eighth grade to invent a new tool or rethink an existing one. For the past nine years, the program has been sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Sears, through its Craftsman® tools brand.
New Award from National Science Teachers Association Focuses on Eye Health & Vision
Sep 1 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, is teaming with Vision Service Plan (VSP), the nation's largest provider of eyecare benefit plans, to offer an innovative new award for K-12 science teachers. The VSP "Vision of Science" Award will recognize one classroom science teacher who has developed creative science lessons that encourage students to learn and understand eye health and vision.
State Science Teacher Organizations Issue Statement Supporting the Teaching of Evolution
Aug 9 2005
The National Congress of Science Education (NCSE), which consists of the leaders from nearly 60 state chapters and associated groups of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), released a statement last week on the teaching of evolution following a meeting to discuss the issue. The statement reads: "The National Congress of Science Education advocates the teaching of evolution as an essential unifying concept in science that should be included in the K-12 science curricula. Teachers of science should be supported in the teaching of evolution and the strong body of scientific evidence supporting it, and not pressured to present nonscientific views."
National Science Teachers Association Disappointed About Intelligent Design Comments Made by President Bush
Aug 3 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, is stunned and disappointed that President Bush is endorsing the teaching of intelligent design - effectively opening the door for non-scientific ideas to be taught in the nation's K-12 science classrooms.
Nationally known educators to speak July 13-15 at Dana Center's "Teaching the Hard Stuff" Conference
Jun 30 2005
Methods of teaching math, science and reading are the focus of "Teaching the Hard Stuff to Diverse Groups of Students," a national conference for educators July 13-15, at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas. The conference is cosponsored by the Charles A. Dana Center, a research unit at The University of Texas at Austin that focuses on mathematics and science education, and the STAR Center, a federal technical assistance center that provides services to low-performing or at-risk Texas campuses.
National Science Teachers Association Signs Amicus Brief In Federal Court Opposing Evolution Warning Labels
Jun 13 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), along with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), signed an amicus brief filed in support of a recent U.S. District Court decision, Selman v. Cobb County School District, which ruled that the evolution "warning labels" required in Cobb County, Georgia, public school textbooks were unconstitutional. The "friend of the court brief" was filed in the eleventh circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in response to an appeal seeking to overturn the Selman decision.
Valuable Ideas From Exemplary Teachers on Teaching to the Standards in Newest NSTA Press® Book
May 31 2005
How well do science educators actually use the National Science Education Standards to plan content, improve teaching, and assess learning? Exemplary Science: Best Practices in Professional Development, the first title in NSTA Press's new Exemplary Science Monograph Series, provides a nationwide look at answers to that question.
Newest in NSTA Press® Stop Faking It! Series, Air, Water, & Weather Clears the Air About Air and More
May 31 2005
Air, Water, & Weather, the sixth book in the award-winning Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It series, is now available from the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press®. Author Bill Robertson again writes for all those adults - science teachers, parents wanting to help with homework, home-schoolers - seeking the necessary scientific background to teach physical science with confidence. Air, Water, & Weather offers all the features readers have come to love: accurate explanations, irreverent drawings, and activities that use easy-to-find materials as well as delivering accurate, undiluted material and a clear picture of underlying concepts.
New from NSTA Press®, Exploring Ecology Makes Science "Better Understood When It Is Experienced" Through Activities
May 20 2005
Get out of the classroom and into the field, where students can get up close and personal with the environment. Exploring Ecology: 49 Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 4-8 is a collection of hands-on, inquiry-based activities developed, written, and tested by two veteran teachers. The book can be used for an eight-week unit on ecology or for shorter, one- or two-week sessions.
Students Win Top Awards in 2005 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program
May 19 2005
The annual Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) ExploraVision Awards Program, one of the world's largest K-12 student science competitions, today announced eight national winning teams for 2005, including four first-place and four second-place winners. The students combined creativity with scientific knowledge and research to envision breakthroughs that could make the world a safer and better place.
Exemplary Ideas on Teaching to the Standards in Newest NSTA Press Book
May 5 2005
How well do science educators actually use the National Science Education Standards to plan content, improve teaching, and assess learning? Exemplary Science in Grades 9-12: Standards-Based Success Stories, the second title in NSTA Press's new Exemplary Science Monograph Series, provides a nationwide look at answers to that question.
NSTA Letter to the Kansas State Department of Education on the Teaching of Evolution
May 3 2005
NSTA urges the Kansas State Board of Education to use the Kansas Science Education Revision Committee's Draft Two to best advise its decision on Kansas Science Standards. The committee's work represents the best practices of the National Science Education Standards and exemplifies good science.
NSTA Unveils New Web-Based Resource to Enhance Science Teaching and Learning
Apr 1 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) today unveiled the first-of-its-kind resource that will transform the way teachers use the internet to plan and provide science instruction to K-12 students. SciGuides™ is an online "science toolbox" that allows teachers to forgo an exhaustive - and often unproductive - internet search for instructional resources and instead use specially developed SciGuides tools to quickly and easily locate targeted science content information and teaching resources from NSTA-reviewed science websites. Teachers can also use the unique capabilities of SciGuides to transform the science content into effective classroom resources by locating and incorporating online lesson plans, tips for teaching the content, and effective student assessments.
Toyota Awards $550,000 in Grants to K-12 Science Teachers
Apr 1 2005
Toyota TAPESTRY, the largest science teacher grant program in the nation, awarded nearly $550,000 in grants to 50 K-12 US teachers. Fifty received up to $10,000 each and 27 received mini-grants of up to $2,500 each. Large grant winners received their awards on March 31 at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Convention in Dallas, where Toyota celebrated the 15th anniversary of TAPESTRY. More than $6.5 million has been awarded to 750 teams of teachers throughout the program's history.
Thousands of Science Educators Gather in Dallas for National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, March 31-April 3
Mar 25 2005
During March 31-April 3, more than 12,000 science educators from across the country will assemble in Dallas to address important issues in science education, share ideas about best teaching practices, and hear from world-renowned leaders in the profession. All this and more will occur at the National Science Teachers Association's (NSTA) 53rd National Convention, the premiere annual gathering for science educators.
Survey Indicates Science Teachers Feel Pressure to Teach Nonscientific Alternatives to Evolution
Mar 24 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) today released results of an informal survey to gauge how much pressure, if any, science educators feel regarding teaching about evolution in the science classroom. The survey is being released a week before the start of the NSTA National Convention in Dallas on March 31. More than 12,000 science educators will convene there to address important issues in science education, including evolution.
National Science Teachers Association Honors Top Science Educators
Mar 24 2005
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world’s largest organization of science educators, today announced the recipients of its 2005 Teacher Awards, a program that honors K-12 teachers, professors, principals, and others for their outstanding achievement and innovative programs in science education. The awards will be presented at a special banquet and ceremony at the NSTA National Convention in Dallas, taking place March 31-April 3, 2005.
NSTA Hails Impressive Gains of US Eighth Graders on TIMSS But Cautions Against Complacency at Elementary Level
Dec 14 2004
The results of the 2003 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) released today indicate that the United States has made impressive gains in science achievement at the eighth-grade level - particularly among minorities - but much work remains to be done to ensure all students achieve world-class standards in science. "The TIMSS study helps us to understand what we are doing well and what we need to pursue in the future. While we have made tremendous gains at the middle grades, and among some minorities, a lack of improvement at the elementary level tells us we cannot afford to be complacent," said NSTA Executive Director Gerald Wheeler.
Newest in NSTA Press® Stop Faking It! Series, Electricity & Magnetism Brings Current Update on Physics Topic
Nov 5 2004
Electricity & Magnetism, the fifth book in the award-winning Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It series, is now available from the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press®. Author Bill Robertson again writes for all those adults - science teachers, parents wanting to help with homework, home-schoolers - seeking the necessary scientific background to teach physics in grades 3-8 with confidence. Electricity & Magnetism follows the best-selling previous titles' irreverent style and delightful graphics, while delivering accurate, undiluted material and a clear picture of underlying concepts.
Indianapolis Will Host Area's Largest Gathering of Science Educators
Nov 1 2004
Science education will take center stage November 4–6 when more than 2,000 science teachers convene in Indianapolis for the National Science Teachers Association's (NSTA) 2004 Midwestern Area Convention. Hosted in conjunction with the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. (HASTI), the event will feature more than 250 hands-on workshops, presentations, sessions, and short courses on timely topics and issues, such as the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, forensic science investigations, assessment, technology, safety, science and literacy, and much more. The 2 1/2-day event offers educators an invaluable opportunity for professional development, which is the lifeblood of good teaching.
NSTA Survey Reveals Forensic Science Is Hottest New Trend in Science Teaching
Oct 25 2004
According to a survey by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, forensic science investigations - think DNA testing, hair analyses, and paper chromatography - have become the hottest new trend in science teaching.
Newest NSTA Press® Title, Stepping Up to Science and Math, Offers Interdisciplinary, Standards-Based Activities for K-6
Oct 12 2004
Stepping Up to Science and Math: Exploring the Natural Connections invites educators to step back and rethink the way they teach both of these essential subjects. Just published by NSTA Press, the book illustrates how teachers can step up the pace with Standards-based activities that make learning more effective and efficient. A collection of 21 articles compiled from Science and Children, NSTA's award-winning elementary school member journal, the book is organized into content areas based on subject matter or skills.
New Book from NSTA Press® Addresses Challenges of Keeping Middle Schoolers Tuned In to Science
Oct 5 2004
Doing Good Science in Middle School: A Practical Guide to Inquiry-Based Instruction - the newest book from the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press® - combines practical insights about adolescent learners with what master teachers know about how to shift from passive, textbook-centered instruction to inquiry-based investigations. The book is a comprehensive practitioner's guide, with ideas for presenting curriculum, strategies for reaching all students, and a research basis for justifying classroom practices - through a combination of humor and true stories from experienced educators who make a solid case for inquiry in real-world middle school.
New 2nd Edition of How to Write to Learn Science, NSTA Press® Best Seller, Adds Assessment Tools, More
Sep 29 2004
Newly updated and expanded, How to Write to Learn Science is now available from NSTA Press in an even more valuable second edition. A perennial best seller in its first edition, the book offers pragmatic techniques for encouraging reluctant student scientists in the middle and high school classroom.
New from NSTA Press®, Clones, Cats, and Chemicals Presents Framework and Activities for Discussing Provocative Science-related Issues
Sep 29 2004
Does human cloning present a threat or an opportunity? Do common cats constitute a major threat to wildlife? Clones, Cats and Chemicals by Irwin L. Slesnick, just published by the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press®, provides the facts and framework to provoke 6-12 grade classroom debates on the science behind some of today's toughest controversies.
National Science Teachers Association Survey Indicates Schools Districts Struggling to Fill Science Teacher Vacancies
Sep 7 2004
According to a survey by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, schools nationwide are struggling again this fall to fill science teacher vacancies.
National Science Teachers Association Mourns the Loss of
Associate Executive Director Dr. Wendell G. Mohling, 1992-1993 President
Aug 18 2004
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) mourns the loss of Dr. Wendell G. Mohling, 61, who served as the Association's President from 1992-1993 and was NSTA's Associate Executive Director for Professional Programs since 1993. "This is a great loss for NSTA and for the entire science education community," said Gerry Wheeler, NSTA Executive Director. "Wendell was a passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated science educator and was a great ambassador for the profession. His leadership and expertise helped to unify and strengthen the Association and to grow it into what it is today. He will be deeply missed."
Student Winners of One of the World's Largest Science and Technology Competitions to Present Future Inventions at Washington, DC, Science Showcase
Jun 9 2004
Today's students have spoken - and their award-winning ideas could make a better future for everyone in 20 years. Imagine a world where our food supply may be protected from dangerous bacteria by special meat-handling gloves, our pet waste cleaned up and converted to energy by a robotic device, and our waterways cleaned of polluting non-native plants by an unmanned submersible craft! These are just a few of the amazing technologies proposed by the student winners in this year's Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program.
New Teaching Tips from NSTA Press® Delivers Collected Best Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction
Jun 7 2004
Like a spirited idea exchange among experienced professors, Teaching Tips: Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction - just released by NSTA Press, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association - brings readers the best thinking from campuses nationwide on how to engage their science undergraduates. Published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Society for College Science Teachers (SCST), Teaching Tips is a quick-read compilation of more than 50 innovative approaches that SCST members have found especially effective.
Investigating Safely Identifies High School Science Safety Challenges, Solutions in Newest Title from NSTA Press®
Jun 7 2004
With publication of the third in its grade-specific series on defining and meeting today's safe-science challenges, NSTA Press, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), offers guidelines to reduce the risks to people and places in high school science instruction. Investigating Safely: A Guide for High School Teachers, authored by Juliana Texley, Terry Kwan, and John Summers, is the most advanced and detailed volume in NSTA's unique series and deals with the special safety requirements of specific disciplines—physics, chemistry, Earth and space sciences, and biology. The book's 11 chapters also cover topics every high school teacher must grapple with, including equipping labs, storing and disposing of chemicals and other hazardous materials, maintaining documentation, and organizing field trips.
New Book from NSTA Press®, Watershed Dynamics, Completes Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series for Grades 9-12 Biology Teachers
Jun 7 2004
Whether a stream-studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, biology teachers in grades 9-12 will find abundant resources to extend students' investigations into local water quality and land-use issues with the newly published Watershed Dynamics. This final title in the four-subject Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series has just been released by NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The two-part Teacher and Student Edition set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also highlights how the interplay between scientific data and human judgment can shape public policy decisions on zoning, flood control, and agricultural practices.
New Safety Flipchart from NSTA Press® Is Important Quick Reference for Middle School Science Classroom
May 21 2004
As part of its commitment to bring up-to-date safety practices to science classrooms at all grade levels, NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), has published Safety in the Middle School Science Classroom. The colorful flipchart is conveniently designed for hanging in any space where science is being taught, and ensures that teachers have at-a-glance information for preventing safety problems and dealing with safety issues in today's inquiry-intensive learning environment.
36 Children Win Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards
May 11 2004
Nearly 9,000 children submitted invention ideas and 36 have been named winners in the 2004 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program - which annually invites second through eighth graders to invent a new tool or rethink an existing one. Now in its eighth year in classrooms across the US, the Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program is among the largest invention competitions in the world. The program is sponsored by Sears through its Craftsman® tools brand and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
Student "Visionaries" from Across the US Win Top Awards in 2004 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program
May 10 2004
Want to know what today's students think about the future? According to winners of one of the world's largest K-12 student science and technology competitions, the future will include amazing new inventions to make life healthier, safer, and more environmentally friendly. The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) ExploraVision Awards Program today announced the names of its eight national award-winning teams for 2004, honoring the students for combining creativity with science to envision future technologies. Included among this year's winning ideas are: meat-handling gloves that detect dangerous bacteria before they get into the food supply; a robotic device that cleans up pet waste and converts it to energy; a submersible robotic craft that scours waterways for non-native polluting plant species, and innovative new treatments for paralysis, blood clots and more.
New NSTA Press® Title Polymer Chemistry Introduces "An Indispensible Science" for Teaching in Grades 9-12
May 4 2004
For high school teachers who want to introduce polymer science basics, properties, and uses into their curriculum, Polymer Chemistry: Introduction to an Indispensable Science, just published by the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press, is the ideal resource.
NSTA Honors Toyota with Distinguished Partner Award for Company's Commitment to Science Education
Apr 8 2004
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) presented its prestigious Distinguished Partnership Award to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., at the NSTA 52nd National Convention in Atlanta on April 1. The award pays tribute to those organizations that have made a steadfast commitment to the improvement and enhancement of science education in partnership with NSTA.
National Science Teachers Association and International Reading Association Team Up for New Interdisciplinary Instruction Book
Mar 24 2004
Where do science and literacy overlap? How does knowledge in one area affect learning in the other? How can you plan your lessons to make the most of this connection? Crossing Borders in Literacy and Science Instruction: Perspectives on Theory and Practice, just released by NSTA Press®, will challenge teachers of grades 3-12 to consider questions about the latest interdisciplinary teaching methods - and to move beyond easy answers.
New Book from NSTA Press® Delivers Innovative, Invigorating
Tested College Science Demos
Mar 24 2004
Peer-reviewed, classroom-tested, and tailored specifically for introductory science courses, Favorite Demonstrations for College Science is now available from NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). An all-in-one compilation of 36 popular classroom demonstrations originally published in the "Favorite Demonstration" column of NSTA's member publication Journal of College Science Teaching, the book is an essential complement to every college instructor's lesson plans.
National Science Teachers Association Honors Top Science Educators
Mar 12 2004
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization of science educators, has announced the recipients of its 2004 Teacher Awards Program, which honors K-12 teachers, professors, principals, and others for their outstanding achievement and innovative programs in science education. The awards will be presented at a special banquet and ceremony at the NSTA National Convention in Atlanta, taking place April 1-4, 2004.
Top NASA Advisor Joins National Science Teachers Association
Mar 2 2004
Frank Owens, Senior Executive and Education Policy Advisor for NASA, has joined the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) as a Visiting Associate Executive Director. Owens, who will be on loan from NASA for a one- to two-year period, will help NSTA design and implement a strategic plan for international engagement of science educators and will support the organization's industry outreach efforts.
More Than 17,000 Educators Meet in Atlanta for National Science Teachers Association Convention, April 1-4
Feb 17 2004
On April 1-4, more than 17,000 science educators from across the country will assemble in Atlanta to explore important issues in science education, share ideas about the best teaching practices, and hear from world-renowned leaders in the profession. All this and more will occur at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) 52nd National Convention, the largest annual gathering of science educators in the nation.
National Science Teachers Association Voices Concern About Draft Georgia Science Standards
Feb 4 2004
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced today that it has serious reservations about the draft Georgia Science Performance Standards released for public comment last month because they do not emphasize evolutionary theory and concepts in a comprehensive and uncensored manner. The draft standards for middle and high school students fail to use the word "evolution" and omit both central and related concepts needed to understand evolution. The Association believes that the omissions, word changes, and incomplete explanations threaten the integrity of the entire document and science education in Georgia.
Newest in NSTA Press® Stop Faking It! Series, Sound Unravels Mysteries of Middle-School Physics Topic
Dec 22 2003
The fourth book in the award-winning Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It series, Sound is now available from the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press®. Author Bill Robertson again writes for all those adults - science teachers, parents wanting to help with homework, home-schoolers - seeking the necessary scientific background to teach middle school physics with confidence. Sound follows the best-selling previous titles' irreverent style and delightful graphics, while delivering accurate, undiluted material and a clear picture of underlying concepts.
NSTA Best Seller Released in 2nd Edition; Guides High School Science Teachers in Applying Standards in the Classroom
Dec 3 2003
With several new features in addition to the full substance of the highly regarded original, NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards - Second High School Edition, has just been published by the National Science Teachers Association's NSTA Press. The top-selling practical guide still demonstrates how teachers can bring to life the vision of the National Science Education Standards for teaching, professional development, assessment, content, programs, and school systems. Throughout, the book features ways to form productive partnerships for reform, inside and outside the school building, with other education stakeholders.
National Science Teachers Association Reaffirms Position on Teaching of Evolution
Nov 6 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest science teacher organization in the world, has published an updated position paper to reaffirm its standpoint on the teaching of evolution. The statement upholds and reinforces the position of Association that NSTA "strongly supports the position that evolution is a major unifying concept in science and should be included in the K-12 science education frameworks and curricula."
New Book from NSTA Press® Addresses Unique Challenges Of Teaching Science in the Two-Year College
Nov 5 2003
Two-year colleges are critical to science education's future - in fact, some data indicate that about half of future science teachers will take their first years of science at a two-year school. To address the unique challenges of meeting the needs of a broad ranges of students in this special setting, NSTA Press has published Teaching Science in the Two-Year College, a collection of 24 articles featuring the most useful and relevant insights and advice from NSTA's Journal of College Science Teaching.
New Book from NSTA Press® Helps Educators Use Models to Teach Science
Oct 17 2003
Even before the National Science Education Standards (NSES) recommended using models as an organizing framework for understanding science, teachers have used them to help students more easily grasp scientific ideas they couldn't see, touch, or hear. To help teachers of grades 6-12 recognize and effectively use multiple types of models, NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), in association with the US Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, has published Understanding Models in Earth and Space Science.
National Science Teachers Association Teams with Court TV to Bring Forensics to the Science Classroom
Oct 16 2003
Capitalizing on the groundswell of interest in forensic science television shows such as CSI and Forensic Files, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has teamed with Court TV to develop exciting new curriculum units on forensic science for middle and high school students. The units help students solve intriguing mysteries using real science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.
Keep Science Alive in Elementary Classrooms with Interdisciplinary Ideas from New NSTA Press® Book
Oct 9 2003
With the emphasis the No Child Left Behind Act has placed on reading and math, many schools are finding it a difficult challenge to maintain a strong science curriculum, especially at the elementary level. To help teachers ensure that science instruction continues as a vital, integrated part of all elementary students’ classwork, NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), has released Mixing It Up, a lively collection of teacher-tested ways to blend science with math and language arts in grades K-6.
Minneapolis is Host to State's Largest Gathering of Science Educators
Oct 9 2003
How is the No Child Left Behind Act affecting Minnesota’s science teachers? Is the popularity of shows like CSI and Forensic Files changing how educators teach science? How do students view evolution and creationism? These questions and more will be explored at the much-anticipated National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Area Convention scheduled for October 30 through November 1 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
National Science Teachers Association and the American Museum of Natural History Partner to Offer Online Courses for K-12 Teachers of Science
Oct 3 2003
Teachers need not travel to New York's prestigious American Museum of Natural History to benefit from its natural treasures and scientific expertise. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has formed a partnership with the Museum that will make its popular online professional development courses available to teachers of science via the NSTA Institute, the Association's professional development initiative. The courses, which are offered through the Museum's Seminars on Science (SOS) program, help bolster the science content knowledge of K-12 teachers.
A First-of-Its-Kind Guide to Education "Lingo" Every Science Teacher Should Know from NSTA Press®
Sep 22 2003
At some point in their careers, new and veteran teachers alike encounter a term that they may be unsure of in the specialized language of education - such as "zone of proximal growth," "Likert scale," and "wait time". To establish once and for all what key terms really mean, NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association, has published The Lingo of Learning: 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher Should Know.
Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program Honors Two Top Winners and Ten National Finalists - from 8,000 Entries Nationwide
Sep 17 2003
The 2003 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program, among the largest invention competitions in the world, is honoring 12 children for the innovative tools they have created. They were selected from more than 8,000 second through eighth-grade students nationwide who entered the program, which is sponsored by Sears through its Craftsman® tools brand and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The annual competition, now beginning its eighth year in classrooms across the US, invites students to create a new tool or re-think an existing one.
NSTA Cites Neglect of K-12 Science Education as Cause for Low Benchmark Achievement on ACT Science Test
Aug 21 2003
The National Science Teachers Association, which represents more than 55,000 science educators across the nation, said Aug. 21 it believes that the low numbers of students reaching the benchmark on the 2003 ACT science test can be attributed to the growing neglect of K-12 science education in classrooms across the nation. This statement comes in response to scores released Aug. 20 indicating that only a small percentage of college-bound high school seniors who take the yearly test are prepared for college biology.
NSTA Press® Offers a New How-To Manual for First-Year Teachers Titled Help! I'm Teaching Middle School Science
Aug 20 2003
One of the newest titles from NSTA Press®, Help! I’m Teaching Middle School Science, can serve as a personal survival guide for new science teachers. This non-technical, how-to manual was written especially for first-year teachers of grades 6-8, but even veteran teachers will benefit from its multitude of ideas, examples, and tips for teaching science the way middle school students learn best.
New NSTA Press® Book Presents Environmental Science Through
Inquiry-Based Activities and Experiments
Aug 20 2003
Most of us throw things away every day without thinking about the fact that there really is no "away." Everything we throw away can affect our environment. By investigating the processes in wastewater treatment, composting, land filling, and bioremediation of contaminated sites, Decay and Renewal, a new publication from NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), presents important science concepts for students in grades 9-12 within the context of environmental issues.
Teachers Can Boost Their Knowledge of Light with a New Book from NSTA Press®
Aug 11 2003
Why is the sky blue? Why does left appear right and right appear left in a mirror? Teachers can answer these questions with confidence with help from a new book from NSTA Press® titled Light: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It.
New Book from National Science Teachers Association Helps Teachers Improve Student Learning Through Everyday Assessment
Jul 10 2003
The emphasis placed on standardized testing and accountability in today's education system affects many aspects of teachers' daily work. While the debates continue about high stakes testing, research shows that ongoing classroom assessment can have a positive influence on student learning. To help K–12 teachers of science incorporate assessment into their daily class work, NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), has released Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom.
Student Winners in 2003 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards to Present Future Inventions at Washington, DC, Science Showcase
Jun 12 2003
Today's best and brightest students have a vision of a better tomorrow. In the not-so-distant future, innocent civilians may be protected by hovering "Land Mine Protectors," cancerous tumors eliminated by specially-designed gene therapies, drivers made safer by snow tires with retractable metal studs, and household waste converted to usable fuel! These are just a few of the innovative technologies proposed by the student winners in this year's Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards program.
New NSTA Press® Publications Offer Tips and Guidelines for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers to Ensure Safe Science Classrooms
May 19 2003
Ensuring classroom safety is a crucial task for teachers—especially for those who teach science. To help elementary and middle level teachers conduct science lessons in safe classroom environments, NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association, has introduced two new publications: Inquiring Safely: A Guide for Middle School Teachers and Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom, Third Edition, flipchart.
Student "Inventors" Win Top Awards in 2003 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program
May 7 2003
Proving there's no lack of creative imagination among today's students, the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) ExploraVision Awards Program today announced its eight national winning teams for 2003. One of the world's largest K-12 student science competitions, ExploraVision asks students to combine creativity with scientific research to envision future technologies.
National Science Teachers Association's Professional Journals Win Awards from the Society of National Association Publications
May 6 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has been honored with four of the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) EXCEL Awards, which recognize and reward the exemplary work of association publishers. The EXCEL program judged more than 900 magazines, newsletters, scholarly journals, electronic publications, and websites in the areas of editorial, design, and general excellence this year.
Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program Names 36 Winners
May 6 2003
The 2003 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program, among the largest invention competitions in the world, has selected 36 top prizewinners from more than 8,000 second through eighth graders nationwide. The program, now in its seventh year, is sponsored by Sears -- through its Craftsman® tools brand -- and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
New Book from the National Science Teachers Association Offers Teachers Practical Solutions to Energize Science Fairs
Apr 28 2003
It's science fair time! The mere mention of the words "science fair" to a teacher, student, or parent can cause reactions that vary from joy to apprehension. Because science fairs can contribute significantly to the education of students, NSTA Press®, the book publishing arm of NSTA, has released Science Fairs Plus: Reinventing an Old Favorite, K-8.
ConocoPhillips Brings Science to Life
Apr 22 2003
ConocoPhillips [NYSE:COP] is continuing a long tradition of promoting excellence in science learning through the newest release of its Search for Solutions video series. Produced in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the 10-part series explores the nature and process of science - creativity, modeling, application, theory and argument c and how these processes play out in science and technology.
Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association Receive Grant to Develop Environmental Resources for Science Educators
Apr 21 2003
As the nation celebrates Earth Day to bring attention to stewardship of the planet, the Environmental Literacy Council (ELC) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announce the receipt of a $638,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop resources to help middle level and high school science educators teach important environmental issues through science.
NSTA Honors ExxonMobil with Distinguished Partner Award for Company's Commitment to Science Education
Mar 28 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) presented its Distinguished Partnership Award to the ExxonMobil Foundation at the NSTA 51st National Convention in Philadelphia on March 28, 2003. The award pays tribute to those organizations that have made a steadfast commitment to the improvement and enhancement of science education in partnership with NSTA.
The Lysol Brand® and the National Science Teachers Associatin Announce Teacher Awardees of Second "Science and Your Health Challenge"
Mar 27 2003
Where in our school will students find bacteria? How important is it for students to choose a healthy snack? How do our bodies fight germs? These are just a few of the award-winning investigations developed and implemented by K-6 science teachers for the second LYSOL/NSTA Science and Your Health Challenge.
National Science Teachers Association Launches City Science: A Campaign to Engage Urban Teachers
Mar 27 2003
More than 11 million children - one in four students - attend urban schools in which many of their teachers need help providing high-quality science instruction. To address this urgent need, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is launching City Science, an initiative to support urban teachers of science by giving them the tools, resources, and rich professional development opportunities they need and want to teach science.
Pearson Education Joins NSTA SciLinks® Program
Mar 20 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) welcomes Pearson Education, the world's largest educational publisher (NYSE: PSO) as the newest publisher to join NSTA’s SciLinks program. Pearson Education will link the pages of three of its science textbooks to NSTA's teacher-approved Web resources. These resources contain grade-appropriate activities, lessons, science news, and more. With five publishers now on board, the number of SciLinked texts rises to 31, making quality Internet resources more accessible than ever to a burgeoning number of students and science teachers.
National Science Teachers Association Honors Top Science Educators
Mar 19 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest science teacher organization, has announced the winners of its 2003 Teacher Award Programs, which honors more than twenty-five K–12 teachers, professors, principals, and informal science educators for their outstanding achievement in science education. The awards will be presented at a special banquet and ceremony at the NSTA National Convention in Philadelphia, PA, on March 28, 2003.
National Science Teachers Association Publishes Annual List of Top Science Trade Books for Students
Mar 18 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), in conjunction with the Children’s Book Council (CBC), has released its annual list of Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12. The list represents the best trade books published in 2002 for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Elementary Science Educator Named Field Editor of Science and Children, NSTA’s Journal for Elementary Teachers
Mar 7 2003
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has named Chris Ohana, a veteran elementary science teacher, as the new field editor of Science and Children, NSTA's journal for elementary science educators. In her three-year term as editor, Ohana will guide the editorial content and direction of the award-winning journal, which is read by more than 22,000 elementary teachers of science. Chris succeeds Joan McShane, who has led the journal as field editor since 1993.
Continuing the Dream, NASA Announces NASA Explorer School Program
Feb 25 2003
Reaffirming its commitment to education, NASA is announcing a new initiative to bring exciting learning opportunities to educators, students, and their families. The NASA Explorer Schools Program (NES) will provide a unique relationship between schools and the agency to "inspire the next generation of explorers." The program is designed to provide customized, extended professional development for educators. It will also provide authentic mathematics and science experiences for students and their families.
Nation's Science Teachers Believe Educators Should Have a Place on Future Space Shuttle Missions
Feb 19 2003
The nation's science teachers believe strongly that teachers should have a place aboard future space shuttle missions, according to an informal survey conducted by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest science teacher organization. The survey also found that science teachers consider the endeavor to be of great educational value, especially because it can spark student interest in science and mathematics careers and instill in students an understanding of how science and mathematics are applicable in the real world.
Thousands of Science Educators Will Meet in Philadelphia to Promote Student Achievement in Science
Jan 27 2003
During March 27-30, thousands of science teachers from across the country will convene in Philadelphia to address key issues in science education, share ideas about the best teaching practices, and hear presentations by nationally known leaders in the profession. All this and more will enlighten and entertain teachers attending the National Science Teachers Association's (NSTA) 51st National Convention, slated to be the largest gathering of science educators in the nation.
New NSTA Publication Probes the Science of Learning Science
Dec 12 2002
Research shows that students will absorb more if we adapt the way we teach to the way students learn. This is the message of a thoughtful collection of essays by noted science educators entitled Learning Science and the Science of Learning, available now from NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
New National Science Teachers Association Book Helps Teachers and Parents "Stop Faking It"
Dec 12 2002
What do a pair of scissors and a bottle opener have in common? Believe it or not, the question has to do with the topic of energy. The answer to this and many other energy questions can be found in a valuable new resource for educators called Stop Faking It!: Finally Understand Science So You Can Teach It: Energy. This lively new book, which can serve as an introductory or refresher course in the physics of energy, is now available from NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
National Science Teachers Association Selects Former NSF Program Director
to Head Professional Development Efforts
Nov 8 2002
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has named Rowena Douglas, a former program director with the National Science Foundation (NSF), to serve as the Association's first Assistant Executive Director for Professional Development. The new position is a result of NSTA's increased efforts to bring professional development opportunities to all teachers of science.
National Science Teachers Association Awarded $7.5 Million to Administer Teacher Mentoring Initiative
Oct 3 2002
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has been awarded a $7.5 million grant as part of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) new Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program. With the five-year grant, NSTA will develop and administer the Virtual Mentoring for Student Success (VMSS) project, which aims to improve student performance in science by bolstering the effectiveness of new middle and high school science teachers.
Arizona to Form New Network for Science Teachers
Oct 2 2002
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and ExxonMobil Foundation announced today the funding of a new program in Arizona, Building a Presence for Science – an initiative designed to bring standards-based science education into every classroom in the state.
Federal Funding for K-12 Science and Math Education Is Woefully Inadequate, Say NSTA and Partner Groups
Jul 17 2002
Many of the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and education groups representing the Math/Science Partnership Coalition expressed their disappointment today with the $25 million appropriated for the Department of Education's Math and Science Partnerships (Title II, Part B) during last night’s Senate Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee markup of the FY 2003 appropriations bill.
South Carolina Educator Carolyn Randolph Begins Term as 2002-2003 President of the National Science Teachers Association
Jun 3 2002
On June 1, Dr. Carolyn Randolph, a longtime educator and administrator from South Carolina, began a one-year term as President of the NSTA.
North Carolina Educator John Penick Begins Term as President-Elect
of the National Science Teachers Association
Jun 3 2002
On June 1, Dr. John Penick, Professor and Head of the Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Department at North Carolina State University, began a one-year term as President-Elect of the NSTA. Following his term as President-Elect, he will assume the office of President on June 1, 2003.
NSTA Mourns the Loss of Elaine Ledbetter, President 1972-1973
May 15 2002
NSTA expresses its sorrow over the passing of Elaine Ledbetter, 84, who served as NSTA President from 1972 to 1973. Ledbetter died on May 8 in her hometown of Pampa, Texas.
NSTA Mourns the Loss of Morris H. Shamos, Former President 1967-1968
May 9 2002
NSTA is saddened to announce the death of Morris Shamos, who served as President of the association from 1967 to 1968. Shamos died on May 6 from a stroke.
2002 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program Honors 36 Creative Students
May 7 2002
Hands-free door openers, scooter accoutrements, pet-care devices and ergonomic implements are just some of the tools created by 36 second through eighth graders, who are being honored by the 2002 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program -- with prizes of $250, $500 or $5,000 U.S. savings bonds. Their award-winning ideas were selected from entries submitted by more than 4,300 children across the country -- all of whom accepted the challenge to invent a new tool or re-think an existing one.
NSTA Honors Top Science Educators for Outstanding Achievement and Contributions
Apr 29 2002
As part of its 2002 Teacher Awards Program, NSTA and its partners recently honored more than 25 educators with cash and prizes totaling some $100,000. Winners were chosen for their innovative teaching methods, leadership in bringing about positive change in science education, and overall outstanding achievement in science education.
NSTA and the University of Maryland Partner to Bring Online Professional Development Program to Science Teachers
Apr 15 2002
NSTA has announced that the University of Maryland College of Life Sciences has joined the NSTA Institute to bring middle and high school science teachers a content-rich program with a concentration in biology and a planned concentration in chemistry via the Internet.
Adults Can Face Physics Without Fear Using "Stop Faking It," A New Publication from NSTA Press®
Apr 11 2002
Those who find teaching physical science intimidating can get help from Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It: Force and Motion. This practical new book is now available from NSTA Press®, the publishing arm of the NSTA.
New Publication from NSTA Press® Uses Transportation Safety to Increase Middle School Students’ Interest in Physics
Apr 11 2002
NSTA Press, the publishing arm of NSTA, has just released Fender Bender Physics, a middle level curriculum that gives students hands-on experience in the fundamentals of motion, force, and energy.
NSTA Mourns the Loss of Robert H. Carleton, Former Executive Secretary
Apr 5 2002
NSTA is saddened to learn of the death of one of its founders, Robert H. Carleton, who also served as the first full-time Executive Secretary of NSTA from 1948 to 1973. Carleton, 93, died on March 28 of cardiac arrest.
NSTA and Toyota Announce 2002 TAPESTRY Grant Awardees
Mar 27 2002
Habitat restoration, flood control, kitchen chemistry, garden investigation, and the science of science fiction. These are just a few of the topics explored by this year’s winners of the 2002 Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers Program. With a record 78 science teachers receiving $10,000 large grants or $2,500 mini-grants, TAPESTRY continues to be the largest K–12 science teacher grant program in the nation. Those receiving the large grants are being honored at a special awards reception and ceremony today at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Convention in San Diego, CA.
California To Join Nineteen States in NSTA Initiative
Mar 25 2002
This Wednesday, at the NSTA national convention in San Diego, NSTA and ExxonMobil Foundation will announce the funding of Building a Presence for Science in California--an initiative to bring standards-based science education into every classroom in the state.
The LYSOL Brand and NSTA Announce Teacher Awardees of First "Science and Your Health Challenge"
Mar 22 2002
Which school locations contain the most bacteria and how effective are cleaning solutions in removing them? Do students who eat school hot lunches get a balanced, healthy meal? How effective is washing one’s hands with soap in preventing the spread of colds? These are just a few of the award-winning investigations developed and implemented by K–6 science teachers in the first-ever LYSOL/NSTA Science and Your Health Challenge.
Jackson Public School Teacher Receives National Science Teaching Award
Mar 8 2002
Peggy Carlisle, a teacher at Pecan Park Elementary School in Jackson, MS, is this year's winner of the $10,000 Shell Science Teaching Award.
NSTA Publishes List of Top Science Trade Books for K-12 Students
Mar 6 2002
NSTA, in conjunction with the Children's Book Council, has released its annual list of "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12." The list represents the best trade books published in 2001 for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
More Than 16,000 Science Educators to Attend National Science Teachers Association 50th National Convention in San Diego
Jan 9 2002
With the recent passage of the President's No Child Left Behind Bill fresh in their minds, quality teaching will take center stage at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) 50th National Convention in San Diego. On March 27-30, 16,000 science teachers from all levels will attend the event to sharpen their skills in teaching, learn the latest developments in science and to discuss important issues affecting science education, including the education bill and how it will affect science teaching and learning nationwide. Other key education issues include integrating science into reading and writing literacy initiatives, student achievement in science, the teaching of evolution and standards-based instruction.
Science and Math Educators Respond to Labor-HHS FY 2002 Appropriations
Dec 19 2001
At a time when the need for a sustained commitment to science and math education is absolutely critical, the NSTA, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Evaluation are disappointed that the Labor-HHS conference committee on H.R. 3061 voted to limit funding for innovative new science and math education partnerships to only $12.5 million in FY 2002. This is in sharp contrast to the $485 million Congress appropriated for math and science teacher professional development in FY 2001, and to the $450 million that was reqested for the partnerships by the education committee in H.R. 1, "No Child Left Behind."
JASON Academy Joins National Science Teachers Association Institute to Promote Teacher Online Learning
Dec 11 2001
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has announced that the JASON Academy for Science Teaching and Learning, an initiative of the JASON Foundation for Education, is joining the NSTA Institute in an effort to bring content-rich, online professional development courses to teachers of science. Beginning in January, the NSTA Institute will offer eight JASON Academy courses to middle-level teachers (grades 4-9) to continue their lifelong learning in science education.
Learning Network and National Science Teachers Association Partner to Bring Online Resources to Teachers
Nov 29 2001
Learning Network, the Internet’s largest educational website for parents, teachers, and students, and the NSTA, the world's largest science teacher organization, have teamed up to produce a free monthly e-mail newsletter for teachers called Science Monthly. The theme-based newsletter is geared for K-12 educators and provides timely activities, lesson plans, and resources for quality science instruction.
National Science Teachers Association Responds to NAEP Science Report: Flat Student Achievement Scores Offer Few Reasons to Celebrate
Nov 20 2001
In response to the student science achievement scores released today by the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) says it considers the results more disheartening news for the science education community, which is struggling to focus the nation’s attention on the importance of science education and the changes needed to transform it. Read the full press release...
Two New Publishers Join the NSTA SciLinks® Program
Nov 13 2001
Great Source Education Group, a division of Houghton Mifflin, and Kendall Hunt Publishing are the latest publishers to participate in interactive science education by linking the pages of their textbooks to the Internet through the SciLinks® program. At the same time, the SciLinks website continues to grow in popularity. In October, the website received more than 5 million hits...
HHS/FDA & NSTA Use Science To Educate Students About Food Safety and Foodborne Illness
Oct 16 2001
The largest public education program aimed at teaching middle and high school students about food safety and careers in food science was unveiled today by the Department of Health and Human Service's U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Science Teachers Association...
2001 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program Honors Two National Winners and 10 Finalists
Oct 2 2001
Hoffman Estates, Illinois - Sears Craftsman® tools and the National Science
Teachers Association (NSTA), co-sponsors of the 2001 Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors
Awards Program, have announced that $70,000 worth of U.S. savings bonds will
be presented to grade-school children to honor their efforts creating a new
tool or re-thinking an existing one.
Each of the 12 children (six in the second-through-fifth-grade category and
six in the sixth-through-eighth-grade category) has won a $5,000 U...
ExploraVision Celebrates 10th Year as One of the Nation’s Largest K-12 Student Science & Technology Competitions
Aug 27 2001
Celebrating its tenth year as one of the largest K-12 student science and technology competitions in the nation, the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) ExploraVision Awards program has encouraged more than 200,000 students to develop exciting and innovative technologies that could improve life in the 21st century...
Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program Expands to $550,000 in Teaching Grants for the Enhancement of Science Education
Aug 2 2001
The Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program will now include a minimum of 20 additional "mini-grants" of $2,500 each that are available to K-12 science teachers...
2002 NSTA Award Programs Recognize Science Teaching's Unsung Heroes
Aug 2 2001
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest science teacher organization, has announced its 2002 Teacher Award Programs for K-12 science educators in the U.S. and Canada. The awards recognize and reward educators who are committed to making a difference in science teaching and learning...
From the Press Release Archive:
A Statement of Support for the Kansas Board of Education's Decision to Adopt New Science Standards for K-12 Students in Kansas (AAAS, NAS, NRC, NSTA)
Feb 14 2001
Our organizations join together to applaud the Kansas State Board of Education for its courageous decision to overturn the actions of the previous Board and reinstate the study of the origins of life and the cosmos to the state science standards...
From the Press Release Archive:
National Science Teachers Association Urges Oklahoma to Reject Textbook Disclaimer on Evolution
Nov 17 1999
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the world's largest organization dedicated to science teaching and learning, urges Oklahoma education officials to reject the decision of the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee to include disclaimers in science textbooks stating that evolution is a "controversial" and "unproven" theory "which some scientists present as scientific explanation for the origin of living things."...
From the Press Release Archive:
Press Release from the Kansas Association of Teachers of Science (KATS)
Sep 25 1999
At the fall Kansas Association of Teachers of Science (KATS) Board meeting, Saturday, September 25, 1999, at 2:30 PM at the Sternberg Museum in Hays, Kansas, the Kansas Association of Teachers of Science adopted the following resolution...
From the Press Release Archive:
NSTA Issues Joint Statement with NRC and AAAS to Deny Kansas State Board of Education Copyright Permission
Sep 23 1999
In a joint statement released today by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the National Research Council (Research Council), and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the groups collectively rejected requests from the Kansas State Board of Education to include in its state science standards selected portions from key documents published by the three organizations...
From the Press Release Archive:
Joint Statement from the NRC, AAAS, and NSTA Regarding the Kansas Science Education Standards
Sep 23 1999
A law firm representing the Kansas State Board of Education recently sought permission to reprint "selected portions" of the National Science Education Standards (published by the National Research Council), the Benchmarks for Science Literacy (published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science), and Pathways to the Science Standards (published by the National Science Teachers Association). Our organizations originally gave tentative permission to the writing team from Kansas to incorporate portions of our publications into the Kansas Science Education Standards. But the standards that were approved by the Kansas State Board of Education in August contained substantive revisions that deleted any mention about the origins and evolution of the universe and life on Earth...
From the Press Release Archive:
Statement of the National Science Teachers Association in Response to the Kansas State Board of Education's Actions to Remove Evolution from State Standards
Aug 13 1999
The Kansas State Board of Education's 6 to 4 vote to remove the teaching of evolution from the state standards does a disservice to the students of Kansas. The National Science Teachers Association supports the position that evolution is a major unifying concept of science and should be included as part of science frameworks and curricula...
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