Attending #NSTAFall25 & want to learn how to support HQIM implementation & customization? Come hangout w/ Molly Leifeld from Saint Paul Public Schools & I @ 3:40 PM in 101D. We’ll be sharing lessons from our 5-year collaboration AND sharing 20 FREE customized, MN standards-aligned #OpenSciEd units!

I have had the privilege of learning w & from committed educators around the country. As a member of my PL community, I invite you to share about the impact of our work together to document why continued investment in science teaching and learning is important. forms.gle/UFKEPJXMRq3P... TIA!

The @5dassessment.bsky.social team at BSCS collaborated w/ sci T leaders in Saint Paul Public Schools to customize HQIM to better engage Ss’ interests & sci-linked identities. Ts used info from Ss & standards to identify alt phenomena to anchor revised assessments that they will pilot this fall.

I wrote about the 23-year-old crypto bro with effectively no relevant work experience, who @alondra.bsky.social revealed is sitting in meetings, not paying attention, and then giving the thumbs up/thumbs down on whether they can get their NSF grants...

I was wondering why my work travel was so expensive, and airlines charging more for 1 passenger vs 2 explains it. See sample fares on @americanair.bsky.social for PHL-MSP, a route I usually fly: $847 for 1 and $390 for 2. Ridiculous.

"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging." Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. I wrote about my decision in TIME. time.com/7285045/resi...

For the rest of the fiscal year, no new contracts will be issued for STEM Ed, ‘DEIA,’ pathways into STEM, STEM Ed research, climate, environment, or EJ. This Friday, we’re expecting another large tranche of abrupt grant terminations, and the abrupt archiving of at least four more EDU programs. 2/5

Join our team! 🍎 🧪 We're seeking a Director of Marketing with deep expertise in K-12 education to lead us through the process of establishing marketing and sales structures for our professional services. Learn more and how to apply here: bscs.org/connect/employment-opportunities/ #EduSky #SciEd

Amen! Thank you, @corybooker.com, for YOUR leadership and FIGHT on behalf of the Democratic Party! +…

NEW: The number of new grants handed out by the National Science Foundation since President Donald Trump took office has fallen by nearly 50% compared with the same 2-month period 1 year ago. | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Great to see Wissahickon School District science Ts attending #NSTASpring25 in Philadelphia. Access to high quality PL is important for helping teachers align their classroom practices with the new PA science standards. Looking forward to hearing how the district implements #PASTEELS K-12!

It was a packed house this morning! If you missed us, we posted the slides on our website: www.5dassessment.org/events-servi.... We also offer customized professional learning to support your educators in using our tools. Please get in touch if we can be of service! #NGSS #NGSSchat #SciEd

How does cutting teacher preparation grants help our teacher shortage problem?

This is horrifying…

My organization, @bscs.bsky.social, was founded over 60 yrs ago in response to Sputnik & the recognition that rapid investment in #SciEd was needed to spur innovation. Investment in education research has given rise to HQIM, like #OpenSciEd, & new ways to promote shifts in classroom practices. 1/4

Come hang out with me at #NSTASpring25 on Friday morning to learn about heuristics and tools for identifying phenomena to frame meaningful instruction and assessment opportunities. I know it's early, but it'll be fun! #NGSSchat #SciEd

Research can improve sci teaching in rural areas. With #NSFFunding, we designed & tested the impact of an online course to help Ts better engage Ss & help Ss see themselves as doers of sci. We found big impacts on the quality of Ts assessments & teaching practices. Invest in Ss. Protect #NSFFunding.

At #NSTAPhilly25 this week, the UW Seattle @stemteachingtool.bsky.social team & our colleagues will host 12 sessions on equity-focused #SciEd and #ClimateChange education. Join us! Please share and help spread the word through your networks! #NSTA in Philly MARCH 27-29 my.nsta.org/conferences/...

Thankful for teachers like @historycomics.bsky.social who continue to shine light and truth in these dark and noisy times. #BeLikeSmyth

Yup. “The abrupt termination of $600 million in federal grants for teacher recruitment and retention ranks among the most hurtful and counterproductive actions of the new Trump administration – and that’s saying a lot.” www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...

The results are in, and teachers are raving about BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life! If your school or district is looking for a new high school biology program, look no further. Learn more here and how to contact us for more information: bscs.org/biology 🍎🧪 #EduSky

Attending #NSTASpring25 in Philly? Come join @abeslo.bsky.social & @bpenuel.bsky.social Fri 3/28 @ 8 AM to explore tools to ID alternative phenomena that will better engage your students’ interests and identities. Learn more www.5dassessment.org/events-servi.... #NGSS

Regional Educational Laboratories are Congressionally mandated. They can't just be cancelled. Has someone sued? Via the Mathematica statement:

🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does. Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does: (1/14)

Thank you @danielalcazar.bsky.social, @sjloper.bsky.social, & team for organizing the #NSFFunded #LocalizeHQIM conference. It was a great opportunity to learn how practitioners, researchers, & leaders from all levels are trying to support meaningful sci learning for Ss. #NGSSchat #EduSky #SciEd

Amidst all of the chaos, I’m looking forward to reuniting w/ & meeting new colleagues who have been supporting teachers in customizing high-quality instructional materials to support meaningful science learning opportunities for Ss. Hope to share what we figure out together! #NGSSchat #EduSky

Resources for scientists who are being threatened or targeted below from the @nationalacademies.org www.nationalacademies.org/chr/resource...

Hello out there scientists. If you're having meetings or grants or anything else impacted by freeze of NSF meetings, please feel free to reach out to me to share your story. Signal: thealexknapp.79 Email: [email protected]

Would you like to learn more about how the #NSFfunded @5dassessment.bsky.social tools and processes can help you design/adapt phenomenon-driven science assessments that engage your Ss' interests and identities? Sign up to attend a FREE webinar this Thursday 5 PM ET. #SciEd #NGSS #EduSky

I cannot understate the devastation that losing #NSF funding would have on K-12 education. For example, #NSF-funded research informed the design of the #OpenSciEd instructional model, which has enhanced Ss & Ts access to HQIM. Share w/ legislators how NSF has impacted you & to protect this funding.

The White House announcement of the 2021-23 #PAEMST winners got lost amidst the transition. Can we re-elevate & celebrate these amazing educators? paemst.nsf.gov/recognition I have had the privilege of working with several on this list. Congratulations! #EduSky #NGSS

Looking for a “green-lit” #NGSS aligned HS biology program? Consider the @bscs.bsky.social Biology program. Thankful for the opportunity to learn about this amazing program from @cindygay.bsky.social & @jcproby.bsky.social. Learn more: bscs.org/educator_res... #EduSky #SciEd

We've updated the 5D Assessment website w/ our latest journal article about how educators consider what they know about their students' interests when choosing phenomena for assessment. This research informed the design of our tools & processes. Learn more: www.5dassessment.org. #EduSky #NGSS #SciEd

I was honored testify about our work to the NASEM committee that produced this report on rural STEM education & workforce development. I hope its findings will lead to greater investment & opportunities for rural sci Ts & Ss. Read the report (doi.org/10.17226/28269) & learn more at 5Dassessment.org.

Exited to complete round 4 Professional Learning of the #OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test Facilitator Academy at @sesp-nu.bsky.social. We opened with dinosaurs and quickly got down to serious work, preparing to support our K-5 teachers in 9 partner states with their 4th unit in the field test.

#ColoradoGivesDay is the time Colorado comes together to help our communities and nonprofits like BSCS Science Learning! You can donate today to directly support our work to change the landscape of K-12 science education!! coloradogives.org/donate/BSCS-co 🍎🧪 #EduSky #BestDaytoGive #SciEd

Just recently with the fantastic @abeslo.bsky.social! I think the key for it was having us do authentic shared and creative work together as we developed 5D Assessment tasks! @5dassessment.bsky.social

If you missed our presentation at #NCTE24 , you can see all of our slides at this QR code. #TeachingWithComics #NCTE #ncte @dansantat.bsky.social

Okay, here it is & apologies if we’re mutuals and I missed you or added you mistakenly. Did this quickly 💜 go.bsky.app/37j58hn

It was a busy week in New Orleans networking with educators committed to supporting meaningful science learning opportunities for students. I've posted the resources that we shared on our project website, 5Dassessment.org. Please share & reach out with any questions!

Hi! I'm a Senior Science Educator @ BSCS Science Learning, where I design & study the efficacy of research-driven instructional materials & professional learning programs to promote meaningful science learning. I'm a teacher at heart & thrive when I'm working alongside teachers. #EduSky #SciEd #NGSS

Follow @5dassessment.bsky.social, the #NSF-funded research project that I co-lead with Bill Penuel from @cuboulder.bsky.social. Learn more about our project at 5Dassessment.org #EduSky #NGSS #SciEd

Science education research (and adjacent) folk! There aren’t a ton of us here yet — let’s find each other! Who am I missing? go.bsky.app/JNyCnkx #SciEd #NARST

Booting up the #SciEd community! Give me a holler and we will put you on the list. go.bsky.app/FdpEmsi Tag who we are missing!

Spent the day sharing the 5D Assessment Development Tools and Processes w Nexus Academy for Curriculum Leadership district and state leaders. Such great fun - and hard work! Learn more about how to better engage Ss interests & identities through assessment at 5Dassessment.org #EduSky #SciEd #NGSS

Hey #EduSky! I’m hanging with the @abeslo.bsky.social doing good work in 5D assessment as we work to make educative coherent systems of science education happen! #Science #NGSS #OpenSciEd What do you think makes a great science assessment?

Want to learn how to develop/adapt phenomenon-driven assessments that engage your students' interests and identities? Come visit the 5D Assessment Team at NSTA on 11/8 and 11/9. Check out our session schedule, tools, and research at 5Dassessment.org. #EduSky #NGSSchat