Bioscience
Arizona science teachers discover that learning can be seriously fun
[Source: Amy K. Erickson, Translational Genomics Research Institute] — Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mark Van Doren once said, “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” The truth of this statement was recently underscored at a TGen/NAU-hosted hands-on genomics workshop for high school teachers designed to boost their bioscience expertise. In July, 24 teachers […]How Tennessee is increasing the number of math & science teachers
[Source: Beverly A. Carroll, Chattanooga Times Free Press] — Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen is committed to expanding a 2-year-old program to fast-track professionals through teacher training to help school districts hire teachers for hard-to-fill math and science positions. “It’s a dirt cheap program,” he said. “It’s been kind of quiet, under the radar.” Gov. Bredesen […]Helping middle schoolers to become innovators
At a recent meeting of the National Governor’s Association (NGA), Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano announced a new Web site, “You Innovate 21.” The Web site, a partnership between NGA and Scholastic Inc., the global children’s publishing, education and media company, was developed to provide middle school students with the tools to become innovators and leaders […]Biodesign Institute seeks two outreach educators
The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University seeks two Outreach Educators. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify opportunities for development of programs in science-based education for Arizona teachers and students in grades K-16. Prepare and deliver presentations pertaining to biosciences education including careers in the sciences. Research and explore outside funding opportunities to further expand the Institute’s […]Free satellite feed of today’s NSTA and Math Solutions visit to ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
Today, Monday, July 23, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings will join professional golfer Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy, officials from ExxonMobil, the National Science Teachers Association and Math Solutions in a visit to the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in Fairfax, Virginia for a National Town Hall meeting with teachers from across the country […]Session leaves education in waiting (ABEC commentary)
[Source: Susan Carlson, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, cited in Phoenix Business Journal] — The Arizona Business & Education Coalition was eager to see substantial movement during this legislative session toward enacting key recommendations from the P-20 Council. Instead, it was a session of mostly lost opportunity, puzzling and sad news, a glimmer of success, […]Arizona Science Center offers professional development opportunities
The Arizona Science Center at 600 W. Washington St. in downtown Phoenix, offers a variety of professional development opportunities for teachers, including: College courses; Science, inquiry, and curriculum workshops; Special events; and Teacher orientations (to help maximize your next field trip)Student results show benefits of math and science partnerships
[Source: Science Daily] — While an earlier study tracked schools that began work in the first year of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Math and Science Partnership program (MSP), the most recent study followed more than 300 schools participating in partnerships that began to be funded during the program’s second year. Participating school districts found […]PBS TeacherSource serves educators and learners
For more than 30 years, teachers have trusted PBS’s quality programming and educational services. Maintaining that trust is the foundation of PBS’s mission to serve educators and learners. In addition, PBS TeacherSource is grounded in several core principles: (1) Quality and Diversity, (2) Thoughtful Integration of Technology, (3) By Teachers, For Teachers, and (4) National […]For information about Bioscience, please contact:
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