EXPLORE: Student WellbeingCollege & CareersWeekly Podcast2018 Election

Tag: Science
April 24, 2018

Rural schools find ways to bring science innovations closer to home

Mobile science labs, Skype lessons with scientists and robotics workshops are among the offerings at some remote schools.

Carolyn Jones
April 10, 2018

Illuminating science for blind students, with help from latest tech devices

The technology, combined with supportive teachers, has opened the door to science careers.

Carolyn Jones
March 18, 2018

Finally, enough beakers for everyone: Oakland teacher wins grant for state-of-the-art science lab

$20,000 award from National Science Teachers Association will provide much-needed supplies to East Oakland middle school

Carolyn Jones
March 8, 2018

There are many benefits to starting science education early — very early

Report finds that even infants can learn abstract scientific concepts, and starting early can help them with science later on.

Carolyn Jones
February 13, 2018

Science education funding still in Trump’s crosshairs, despite being saved by Congress

2019 budget proposal eliminates NASA education office and teacher training grants.

Carolyn Jones
February 7, 2018

Trump's proposed cuts to science education would be 'devastating,' educators say

NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and teacher training grants face more than $3 billion in cuts as Congress debates 2018 budget.

Carolyn Jones
January 21, 2018

New science standards a boon for the littlest learners

Hands-on science projects emphasized in California's new science standards are a hit with K-2 students, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones
December 18, 2017

From the field to the classroom: Pro sports teams are becoming players in math, science education

49ers, Ducks, other teams offer free curriculum to California teachers.

Carolyn Jones
November 14, 2017

Fires, floods, hurricanes: Teachers turn natural disasters into science and history lessons

Learning about disasters can minimize students' stress and help future generations minimize risks, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones
August 7, 2017

Fade to black: How teachers are using the solar eclipse to shed light on science

Rare astronomical phenomena on Aug. 21 coincides with the start of school for many districts.

Carolyn Jones
June 7, 2017

Through observation and play, toddlers take on science

Through a community partnership, science specialists at the Lawrence Hall of Science are bringing free, play-based science lessons to playgroups for low-income families across the Bay Area.

Ashley Hopkinson
May 31, 2017

Fresno tackles its shortage of math and science teachers

The state's fourth-largest school district is among the leaders in finding creative ways to staff classrooms.

Carolyn Jones
April 20, 2017

Science teachers to join march to oppose what they see as threat to quality education

Those who are participating say it's important to fight funding cuts to science agencies and education.

Carolyn Jones
February 28, 2017

Two California schools among hundreds in U.S. taking international test to compare themselves globally

More than 100 U.S. schools are using an international test of 15-year-olds to see how they stack up against others around the world.

Theresa Harrington
February 12, 2017

California renews push to promote environmental literacy in schools

New standards, among the most comprehensive in the nation, focus on human impacts.

Carolyn Jones