Deepika Menon, assistant professor in UNL’s Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education (TLTE) will be teaching a new course, TEAC 842A, focused on teaching science in the elementary STEM classroom, in Spring 2025. Continue reading…
Connect with teachers across the state about computer science. Learn new technologies, form new connections, and grow your network and ability. Continue reading…
The 2025 EngineerGirl Writing Contest is now open. Students in Grades 3-12 are asked to write a piece about a common object they would make "smart," what it would do, and what could go wrong. Entries must be summited by Feb. 5, 2025. Continue reading…
Misinformation research has exploded. But scientists are still grappling with fundamental challenges. Read this article—or listen to the related podcast—from Science magazine to learn about five of the biggest challenges in the field. Continue reading…
Competency-based education (CBE) is a dynamic and forward-looking approach to personalized and equitable education that was recently highlighted in the November newsletter from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Continue reading…
CSEdWeek (Computer Science Education Week) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Continue reading…
The longest running community science project around turns 125 this year. Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count takes place all across the country between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5 every year. Continue reading…