Science Fair National Survey
Science Fairs Under the Scope is a national study of middle school (grade 6-8) science fairs. If you work at an informal science institution, please take this 2 minute survey – c
National Geographic Education releases Learning Framework
National Geographic has developed a Learning Framework around a set of attitudes, skills, and knowledge that embody the attributes of an explorer. The framework is designed to comm
Digital Badges in Education: Trends, Issues and Cases
Over the past several years, the use of digital badges has increased as a tool for learners to articulate knowledge and skills for academic, informal and professional settings. A n
Encouraging Family Engagement in Children’s Math Success
Noting that families are fundamental to children’s early math success, the Harvard Family Research Project is focusing on family engagement in early math education over the next
Dana Center Offers New Early Mathematics Resources
The Dana Center’s Inside Mathematics team offers new early mathematics resources including instructional tasks using children’s literature—such as Mouse Count, Big and Little
Girls Outperform Boys on First NAEP Technology, Engineering Test
The results of the first NAEP technology and engineering test offer useful information for STEM education stakeholders. Eighth-grade girls outscored boys: 45% of girls and 42% of b
Federal Education Budget Bill Disappoints STEM Education Proponents
Last December, the STEM Education Coalition posted a useful analysis of key STEM provisions in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – read about the Act’s provisions to i
Bloomberg/JP Morgan Call for New Commitment to CTE
Michael Bloomberg and Jamie Dimon make a case for a renewed, cross-sector commitment to career and technical education in a recent HuffPost op-ed: The Skills Schools Aren’t Teach
Report Analyzes How Cross-Sector Collaborations Present Data to the Public
A new report by Iris Daruwala and Carolyn Riehl of Teachers College, Columbia University, analyzes findings from a recent national scan of how cross-sector education efforts presen
Messages Made Simple: Communications Toolkit for Expanded Learning
Every Hour Counts developed this messaging toolkit for organizations that use expanded learning to improve opportunities and outcomes for youth. The toolkit focuses on helping the