Pigments, dyes, and paints may be familiar words in the art room, but they are also terms that can take on a new perspective in the chemistry laboratory. In the three-part course, “Chemistry in Art,”
In August, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy announced it is seeking nationwide examples of "active learning" strategies in K-12 settings that promote deeper engagement in scienc
Math for America (MƒA) today announced that its fellowships now include 1,043 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teachers who teach in 411 New York City public schools. While the
In our third Teacher Voices piece, MƒA Master Teachers Camila Lock, Michael Pedicini, Jessica Quenzer, and Marisa Wagner highlight the need for students to have access to authentic science research pr
In June, New York State announced that it would be performing scale maintenance for the algebra Regents scoring system, with the goal of keeping passing percentages equivalent to previous years. Chalk
Genes in Space™ named Julian Rubinfien, a high school student from New York, the winner of the second annual Genes in SpaceTM competition. The innovative contest challenges students in grades 7 throug
Microscopes have become an essential tool for research in every branch of science, as well as a powerful tool for science education. As microscopes become more commonplace in middle and high schools,
“While nearly everyone agrees that teachers are important to society, teachers in this country don’t get much respect,” writes John Ewing, MƒA President, in his new opinion piece published in the Huff
The Hechinger report sought out MƒA President John Ewing to get his opinion for a story on the Common Core Standards for Mathematics and elementary school teacher preparation. Writer Luba Ostashevsky
