Next Generation Science Standards

OpenSciEd Completes High School Biology Course with Final Unit Release

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenSciEd, a science curriculum company that creates free, high quality, open-education resource classroom materials for grades K-12, is excited to announce the release of its final biology unit.

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  • New York, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OpenSciEd, a science curriculum company that creates free, high quality, open-education resource classroom materials for grades K-12, is excited to announce the release of its final biology unit.
  • This marks the completion of the High School Biology full-year course, designed to empower educators and deeply engage students in a rigorous exploration of the world around them.
  • Educators now have access to a high school biology course that:
    Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): All OpenSciEd units undergo a rigorous development process, ensuring they meet high quality standards for engaging student learning and alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • The entire High School Biology course is now available for download on the OpenSciEd website.

America’s Blood Centers Announces National Partnership with Body Interact to Help Innovate Blood Donation Education

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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"America’s Blood Centers is proud to partner with Body Interact to bring cutting-edge virtual learning scenarios to our Vein to Vein program.

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  • "America’s Blood Centers is proud to partner with Body Interact to bring cutting-edge virtual learning scenarios to our Vein to Vein program.
  • This collaboration will help innovate how students and potential blood donors learn about the critical importance of blood donation, fostering a lifelong interest in supporting our nation’s blood supply.
  • "At Body Interact/Take The Wind, we are honored to join forces and collaborate with America's Blood Centers.
  • Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is the national organization bringing together community-based, independent blood centers.

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Supply Company Announce New Version of Elementary 3D Science Curriculum

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Carolina Biological Supply Company, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™, Second Edition, for grades K to 5.

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  • Carolina Biological Supply Company, the leading school science supplier and the Smithsonian Science Education Center announced Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™, Second Edition, for grades K to 5.
  • The print, digital and hands-on program raises the bar in student-driven 3D learning and 3D assessment.
  • Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, Second Edition, is a high-quality comprehensive science program with life science, earth and space science, physical science and engineering modules developed to meet the *Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • “The new edition of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom drives the powerful, three-dimensional learning and assessment intended by NGSS,” said Jim Parrish, President and CEO at Carolina Biological Supply Company.

Activate Learning's Version of OpenSciEd Middle School Receives Coveted "All-Green" Rating from EdReports

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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The "all-green" rating means that the Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd Middle School met expectations for EdReports’ three categories of review: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Coherence & Scope, and Usability.

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  • The "all-green" rating means that the Activate Learning Certified Version of OpenSciEd Middle School met expectations for EdReports’ three categories of review: Designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Coherence & Scope, and Usability.
  • "We are delighted to receive the 'all-green' rating from EdReports for the Activate Learning Certified Version of the OpenSciEd Middle School program," said Eric Johnson, CEO at Activate Learning.
  • The "all-green" rating indicates that the Activate Learning Certified Version of the OpenSciEd Middle School curriculum met expectations in all these areas.
  • "The 'all-green' rating signifies that the Activate Learning Certified Version of the OpenSciEd Middle School content, coupled with their certification as an OpenSciEd partner, provides a comprehensive and high-quality resource for middle school science education."

Student Organizations Join Forces to Encourage Donations During National Blood Donor Month

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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This National Blood Donor Month, we encourage educators, students, and all eligible individuals to start the New Year by answering the call to make a difference through blood donation," said Kate Fry, CEO of America’s Blood Centers.

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  • This National Blood Donor Month, we encourage educators, students, and all eligible individuals to start the New Year by answering the call to make a difference through blood donation," said Kate Fry, CEO of America’s Blood Centers.
  • "National Blood Donor Month brings a time to recognize the tremendous impact made through the HOSA-Future Health Professionals and America’s Blood Centers partnership and bring awareness to the ongoing need for support.
  • One of the ways we can show our appreciation and gratitude is by supporting National Blood Donor Month, which aims to raise awareness of the need for blood donations and to encourage people to donate blood regularly,” said Mandy Nau, Executive Director of Health Professions Week.
  • This month continues to be celebrated each year to thank America's blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood.

Ayeyarwaddy International School Picks PowerSchool Products to Support Integrated Curriculum Mapping and Lesson Planning

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay, Myanmar selected PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS), PowerSchool Curriculum and Instruction , and PowerSchool Document Management to support integrated curriculum mapping, lesson planning, and administrative operations.

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  • PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay, Myanmar selected PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS), PowerSchool Curriculum and Instruction , and PowerSchool Document Management to support integrated curriculum mapping, lesson planning, and administrative operations.
  • As key products within the Student Information Cloud (SIS, Document Management) and Personalized Learning Cloud (Curriculum & Instruction), AIS recently implemented all three products into its operations to support digital management of its curriculum, instruction, and assessment operations.
  • PowerSchool’s Curriculum and Instruction product has also supported AIS’ efforts facilitating integrated curriculum mapping and lesson planning.
  • Ayeyarwaddy International School is a WASC-accredited, international private independent school based in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Lab-Aids Powers Middle School Science Across the Pacific

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab-Aids , the Long Island-based publisher and manufacturer of hands-on, evidence-based science programs is now the exclusive provider of middle school science curriculum for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

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  • RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lab-Aids , the Long Island-based publisher and manufacturer of hands-on, evidence-based science programs is now the exclusive provider of middle school science curriculum for the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
  • "We're very big on Students First, so that drove our entire adoption process," says Asapmar Ogumoro, CNMI PSS Science Program Manager.
  • Issues and Science, Redesigned for the NGSS is a full-year middle school science curriculum developed through field testing and years of educational research by the SEPUP development group at the Lawrence Hall of Science.
  • Ultimately, the PSS invested in a multi-year adoption to bring the hands-on proven science of Issues and Science to all middle schools in the CNMI.

NWEA Launches New Experience on Roblox to Engage Students in Immersive Physics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash, a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection. Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.

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  • Built by Filament Games, guided by NWEA Science experts, and funded by a Roblox grant — the new immersive experience provides a robust assessment tool for students and teachers
    PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash , a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
  • Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.
  • "We're so excited to have this experience now available to students through Roblox," said Tyler Matta, VP of Learning Sciences Engineering at NWEA.
  • It was a really educational experience for us and we appreciate the support of Roblox and Filament Games."

Clarkson University Team Awarded Grant to Support North Country High School Students’ interest in Clinical Neuroscience

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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This  program is designed to address key, modifiable barriers that limit student interest in and the ability to succeed in health care careers.

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  • This  program is designed to address key, modifiable barriers that limit student interest in and the ability to succeed in health care careers.
  • BRAIN-STEM provides local 9th–12th grade students and high school teachers, with five-day summer camps and an afterschool program to explore neuroscience.
  • Key to the success of the program includes Clarkson undergraduate students who serve as near-peer mentors and role models to high school participants.
  • This widely disseminated work will allow the North Country to be on the forefront of educating future healthcare professionals.

RENOWNED PODCASTERS GUY RAZ AND MINDY THOMAS, AWARD-WINNING CREATORS OF "WOW IN THE WORLD," AND FORMER PBS KIDS SPROUT AND SESAME WORKSHOP LEADER MEREDITH HALPERN-RANZER LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND FREE PODCAST PROGRAM INTO CLASSROOMS WITH TINKERCLASS

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Built around engaging audio storytelling on the latest (and coolest!) science news, today TinkerClass launches into classrooms to make learning a bit more 'wow-worthy.' The first free interactive, K-5 educational podcast program comes from Tinkercast, the award-winning creator of "Wow in the World" – the #1 STEAM-themed podcast for young learners with its famed co-hosts/ co-creators Guy Raz ("How I Built This" and "The Great Creators") and Mindy Thomas ("AbsolutelyMindy" on SXM's Kids Place Live).

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  • science news, today TinkerClass launches into classrooms to make learning a bit more 'wow-worthy.'
  • "From the moment we founded Tinkercast, we imagined a web-based platform where kids could learn about science and technology in a fun and meaningful way," said Raz.
  • "Our team has spent five years building TinkerClass and now we can fulfill our mission and make this incredible resource totally free to educators around the world.
  • TinkerClass was created specifically for K-5 science disciplines and is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned.