Science education in the United States

Project Lead The Way Celebrates Exemplary PLTW Programs with Distinguished District and School Awards

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced today the 2020-21 Distinguished Districts and Schools that have demonstrated their commitment to student engagement and access through hands-on, interdisciplinary STEM-based curriculum.

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  • Project Lead The Way (PLTW) announced today the 2020-21 Distinguished Districts and Schools that have demonstrated their commitment to student engagement and access through hands-on, interdisciplinary STEM-based curriculum.
  • The schools and districts recognized are empowering students to thrive in life beyond the classroom and have achieved exemplary results from their PLTW programs.
  • The PLTW Distinguished School recognition is for PLTW Launch (K-5), PLTW Gateway (6-8), and high school programs (9-12), and is based on the number of PLTW curricular offerings available to students, the number of students engaged in PLTW, and student success in their PLTW coursework.
  • Approximately 12,200 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and District of Columbia offer PLTW programs.

Teachers Raise Expectations and Student Achievement in Elementary & Middle School Science

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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In addition, students were better prepared for new standardized test questions aligned with the NGSS after completing KnowAtom's hands-on, collaborative science lessons .

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  • In addition, students were better prepared for new standardized test questions aligned with the NGSS after completing KnowAtom's hands-on, collaborative science lessons .
  • Educators who participated in Waters' study expressed having higher expectations of their students after implementing KnowAtom's NGSS hands-on curriculum that's designed for the NGSS.
  • Waters' research also revealed major changes in teaching practices, student achievement levels, and classroom behavior.
  • KnowAtom improves student engagement and, as Waters' study shows, our professional development shifts teachers' expectations of what their students can achieve."

NMSI Expands Board, Adds New External Advisors

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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DALLAS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Math and Science Initiative today announced that it has expanded its board of directors, elevated two members from its board of advisors and added to its roster of external advisors.

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  • DALLAS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Math and Science Initiative today announced that it has expanded its board of directors, elevated two members from its board of advisors and added to its roster of external advisors.
  • Finke, chairman of Adara Acquisition Corp., recently retired as chairman and CEO of the asset management firm Barings LLC.
  • NMSI holds top ratings from Charity Navigator and GuideStar for its financial transparency and the percentage of its funds that go to providing services.
  • Founded in 2007, NMSI also works across the country to promote STEM education and ensure public policies that support high-quality education.

New Science Standards Improve Learning Outcomes, Teaching Practices and Professional Development Opportunities

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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In fact, today's Next Generation Science Standards are transforming science classrooms across the United States, welcoming in better test results, teaching practices and professional development opportunities along the way.

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  • In fact, today's Next Generation Science Standards are transforming science classrooms across the United States, welcoming in better test results, teaching practices and professional development opportunities along the way.
  • Recent research on KnowAtom's professional development and K-8 NGSS science curriculum was highlighted in "The Effects of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) on Teaching Practices: An Instrumental Case Study" Presented to Northeastern University's to School of Education by Dr. Tracy L. Waters.
  • Designed for three-dimensional learning, the standards recognize that "scienceand therefore science educationis central to the lives of all Americans."
  • We provide a complete K-8 solution designed for mastery of the Next Generation Science Standards: fully aligned curriculum, integrated hands-on materials and targeted professional development.

Studies Weekly announces new hands-on K-5 Science curriculum

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'OREM, Utah, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly recently introduced a new standards-based core K-5 science curriculum designed to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators.\nStudies Weekly education specialists took research from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) to make a new, engaging, and age-appropriate framework, according to science curriculum director Dusti Street.

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  • b'OREM, Utah, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studies Weekly recently introduced a new standards-based core K-5 science curriculum designed to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and innovators.\nStudies Weekly education specialists took research from the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) to make a new, engaging, and age-appropriate framework, according to science curriculum director Dusti Street.
  • "With Studies Weekly\'s science curriculum, teachers can just use it.
  • Studies Weekly\'s curriculum is uniquely presented in a printed periodical format that pairs with an interactive online learning platform.
  • The company offers award-winning K-6 social studies, science, and well-being curriculum, adopted by state boards of education across the nation.\n'

National Science Teaching Association and KISS THE GROUND Collaborate to Bring New Lesson Plans to Teachers Nationwide

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the eco-documentary KISS THE GROUND have collaborated to bring new, science-based lesson plans and resources to K-12 teachers nationwide.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the eco-documentary KISS THE GROUND have collaborated to bring new, science-based lesson plans and resources to K-12 teachers nationwide.
  • Free of charge to teachers, the Daily Do lesson plans are available now at nsta.org/kisstheground , allowing schools and teachers to incorporate the curricular materials into instruction around Earth Month, which begins in April.
  • In addition to the lesson plans, schools, students, teachers, and community educators can also access the eco-documentary, KISS THE GROUND at KissTheGroundMovie.com .
  • Founded in 1944, the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is the largest organization in the world dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

Novo Receives Final Regulatory Approvals and Provides an Operational Update From Beatons Creek

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (TSX: NVO & NVO.WT; OTCQX: NSRPF) is pleased to announce all regulatory approvals have now been received and provide an operational update from its 100% controlled Beatons Creek gold project (Beatons Creek) and Nullagine processing facility (Golden Eagle Mill).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (TSX: NVO & NVO.WT; OTCQX: NSRPF) is pleased to announce all regulatory approvals have now been received and provide an operational update from its 100% controlled Beatons Creek gold project (Beatons Creek) and Nullagine processing facility (Golden Eagle Mill).
  • Development at Beatons Creek and refurbishment at the Golden Eagle Mill continue to progress safely, on schedule and within budget.
  • All tanks have been fully refurbished, key new gravity circuit componentry has been installed and all concreting works are complete.
  • With all regulatory approvals now to hand, we turn our focus to commissioning the processing plant and advancing Beatons Creek towards production.

Society for Science Names New Members to its Honorary Board

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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"The expertise that these new members bring to the board is exceptional, and I am honored to have them helping to guide us as the Society celebrates its Centennial year."

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  • "The expertise that these new members bring to the board is exceptional, and I am honored to have them helping to guide us as the Society celebrates its Centennial year."
  • "I am so pleased to welcome these new members to the Society's Honorary Board," said Mary Sue Coleman, Society for Science Board of Trustees Chair.
  • The Board's members will serve three-year terms, with nominations made by the Board of Trustees, Society Executive Team and other Honorary Board Members.
  • Through its world-class competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Broadcom MASTERS, and its award-winning magazines, Science News and Science News for Students, the Society conveys the excitement of science and research directly to the public.

Novo Provides Operational Update From Beatons Creek

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (TSX-V: NVO & NVO.WT; OTCQX: NSRPF) is pleased to provide a further operational update from its Beatons Creek gold project (Beatons Creek) and Nullagine processing facility (Golden Eagle Mill).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novo Resources Corp. (Novo or the Company) (TSX-V: NVO & NVO.WT; OTCQX: NSRPF) is pleased to provide a further operational update from its Beatons Creek gold project (Beatons Creek) and Nullagine processing facility (Golden Eagle Mill).
  • Development at Beatons Creek and refurbishment at the Golden Eagle Mill continue to make excellent progress, on schedule and within budget.
  • Please see the Companys news release dated October 15, 2020 for the Companys previous operational update.
  • It is important to note that this, and haulage road construction, are the only significant pre-development items remaining ahead of progressing works at Beatons Creek.

National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Announces 2020/2021 Board of Directors

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Saturday, October 24, 2020
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ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) welcomed its newly inaugurated President, Neville Reid, during the 2020 Virtual Annual Conference.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) welcomed its newly inaugurated President, Neville Reid, during the 2020 Virtual Annual Conference.
  • Mr. Reid will continue his efforts with his fellow board members in guiding NABT to a successful future.
  • The NABT Board of Directors is currently comprised of esteemed members of the chapter 7 Trustee panel and professionals with which they work.
  • For any questions regarding NABT or the newly appointed board of directors, please contact Jennifer Brinkley at (678) 269-6566 or [email protected] .