science-education

COMMENTARY

Sending science majors into elementary schools helps Latino and Black students realize scientists can look like them

BY: - May 27, 2021

Increases in students who drew themselves or scientists of color, though perhaps seemingly small, are significant.

The state Board of Ed advanced new science standards for the first time in two decades. That could transform how schools teach climate change

BY: - September 13, 2020

Proposed guidelines approved by the state Board of Education last week represent the first comprehensive update to Pennsylvania’s science education standards in nearly two decades.

Map: Pa. education officials hit the road to hear input on new science standards

BY: - February 11, 2020

The department recently announced a statewide listening tour to collect public input as Pennsylvania prepares to reboot its K-12 science standards for the first time in 20 years.

Astronomer Pitts: Visibility matters especially in science

BY: - October 16, 2019

The impact of not seeing people that looked like him in the sciences helped Pitts to understand the importance of inclusion and visibility.