December 2024 In December, the Cracking Chemistry working group focused on engaging strategies to teach key chemistry concepts through hands-on experiments, real-world applications, and collaborative learning. Participants shared methods for exploring atomic structure, including a flame test activity where students investigate how…
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December 2024 The Regents Biology Working Group, an evolution of the Living Environment Working Group, continued its efforts to support educators teaching the new New York Biology Regents. Meeting throughout the Fall, the group offered virtual support sessions and hands-on, in-person labs….
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The November meeting of the Equity Lab centered on fostering culturally responsive teaching by continuously updating curriculum and pedagogy. Participants discussed the dangers of allowing educational content to become static and emphasized the importance of evolving practices to meet students’ changing needs. …
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The New Teacher Support Working Group launched in October. At the first ever meeting, participants shared strategies to help students build resilience and become problem solvers, with a focus on using tangrams as a hands-on tool to develop these skills.
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In the inaugural meeting of the Harnessing AI for Educators working group, participants explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and discussed ways to integrate AI tools effectively into teaching and learning.
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In the October meeting of Equity Lab, the Topic of Practice focused on setting intentions for our work. Participants were invited to share how they are centering racial and gender equity in STEM education this year.
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