Education Week: Science

New Science Standards: Bound for Glory, or Running Behind?

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Policymakers must look forward in setting science education goals rather than obsess about content mastery and testing.

Girls and STEM

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

The push to promote more "feminine" role models for the science, technology, engineering, and math fields may backfire, says a new study.

With Entire Texas Board Up for Grabs, So Too Are Science Standards

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Public Gets Glimpse of Science Standards

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

An ambitious effort to refocus K-12 science education across the nation enters a new phase today with the release of the first public draft of voluntary, "next generation" standards in the subject.

Most 8th Graders Fall Short on NAEP Science Test

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Though most students improved and achievement gaps narrowed, fewer than a third of 8th graders reached proficiency in science last year on "the nation's report card."

Colo. Program Puts Students on the Pathway to a Career

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

A Colorado school takes the vision of career-readiness seriously by offering students rigorous course options in medical studies, business, STEM, arts, and other fields.

Hooking Kids on Science

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

With a draft of the science standards due out soon, Deanna Kuhn suggests how to make the subject more engaging to students.

Accountability Moving Beyond Math, Reading Tests

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

In many waivers to the main K-12 education law, states propose testing students in science, social studies, and writing, too.

Tenn. Evolution Bill Becomes Law

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

A controversial bill protecting teachers' classroom discussions of "weaknesses" in evolution and other scientific theories became Tennessee law last week without the signature of Gov. Bill Haslam.

Encouraging AP Success for All Students

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Increasing minority students' access to advanced coursework is crucial, writes Mary Ann Rankin.

Science Education

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Most California middle schoolers are not regularly exposed to "high quality" science learning experiences, concludes a study.

AP Participation

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0400

A statewide program in Massachusetts aimed at improving math and science education is showing some evidence of success.

STEM Learning

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:02:00 -0500

An ambitious effort to improve science and math education in Alabama has generated academic gains for students.

Website to Highlight Adolescent Brain

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:02:00 -0500

The website that will make information about neuroscience and its implications for instruction available to educators this fall.

Many States Receive 'D' or 'F' in Review of Science Standards

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:00 -0500

A new report offers a "bleak picture" of the state of state science standards across the nation.