Elementary School
Private schools, not better than public
Article
Article on a study that shows private schools are not more effective than public schools in promoting student success. View article
2017 Education Conference Presentations
Training, Other
The LANL Foundation’s 18th Northern New Mexico Conference on Education, “Building Positive Culture from Classroom to Community” was held on Nov. 10, 2017 at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort. Here are the presentations from the breakout "EdTalk" sessions.
Decoding Deeper Learning in the Classroom
Report
This guide, developed by the William + Flora Hewlett Foundation, provides an idea of what deeper learning looks like and questions teachers can ask to allow students to master content in different and longer-lasting ways. Download PDF Also relates to: deeper learning classrooms... Read more
General Education, Nonprofit, Parents, Student Resource, Teacher Resource
Academic Language in the Cycle of Inquiry
Training
This is the presentation from ISEC team's session, “How Does Inquiry Science Cultivate Academic Language Development and Support Equity in Education?” at the PED sponsored STEM Symposium June 1–2, 2017. The event was held at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque, NM. Also relates to... Read more
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Website
The National Science Teachers Association is dedicated to improving instruction and increasing public awareness of science education. This website offers memberships as well as books, journals, conferences, and professional learning opportunities for educators from elementary... Read more
Next Generation Science Standards Hub, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Website
This site provides excellent teacher resources that support instruction and assessment of NGSS and prepare students for the future and workforce needs in STEM. http://ngss.nsta.org Also relates to: NGSS, standards, cross-cutting concepts, science and engineering practices, STEM... Read more
Next Generation Science Standards
Website
Get to know K-12 Next Generation Science Standards three-dimensional learning and performance expectations. Learn how NGSS helps students relate to the world around them and builds a cohesive understanding of science over time. Teaching tools and resources are offered. http://... Read more
Teaching Channel
Video, Website
Teaching Channel is a thriving online community where teachers can watch, share, and learn diverse techniques to help every student grow. This site works to improve the teaching profession through practice and reflection with many inspirational videos that support a “Theory of... Read more
MindShift Teaching Resources
Website
Connecting educators with the learning sciences, exploring the future of learning in all its dimensions, from KQED News and NPR. This site examines how learning is impacted by technology, discoveries about how the brain works, poverty and inequities, social and emotional... Read more
General Education, Just for Fun, Student Resource, Teacher Resource
