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March 2025 Cracking Chemistry Recap: Hands‑On Labs, Real‑World Connections & Dynamic Demos
The March 2025 meetings of the Cracking Chemistry Working Group brought together educators to share engaging resources and creative strategies for teaching key chemistry concepts
March 2025 AI for Educators Working Group Recap: LLM Insights, AI Imagery & Ethical Reflections.
The March 2025 meeting of the Harnessing AI for Educators Working Group featured an engaging member presentation on the capabilities and limitations
March 2025 Equity Lab Recap: Celebration, Reparations & Bold Action in Education
The March 2025 meeting of the Equity Lab was a powerful and reflective gathering centered around themes of celebration, reparations, and advocacy in education.
From Panels to Dinosaurs: My First NSTA 2025 as STEMteachersNYC’s New Program Director
Hi! It’s Brian Levine, the new Program Director here at STEMteachersNYC. On Friday, March 31, 2025, I attended the NSTA conference in Philadelphia, and had a great time!
Empowering New Teachers: Navigating Standards, Planning Lessons, and Cultivating Active Learners
The February meeting of the New Teacher Working Group focused on navigating new lesson expectations set by the NYC Board of Education, strategies for lesson planning, and fostering student engagement in active learning. With the updated standards closely aligning with…
Cracking Chemistry: Innovative Strategies to Engage and Support Students
The Cracking Chemistry Working Group first February meeting focused on strategies for supporting struggling students and exploring engaging, hands-on methods for teaching chemistry concepts. In the first session, members shared best practices for helping students grasp challenging material, emphasizing the…
Empowering Educators: Harnessing Magic School AI and Beyond
The February 2025 meeting of the Harnessing AI for Educators Working Group centered on exploring Magic School AI, discussing AI applications in teaching, and planning future workshops and collaborations.
Cracking Chemistry: Exploring Student Mastery, Hands-On Projects, and Professional Growth
This January, the Cracking Chemistry working group focused on assessing student mastery of foundational chemistry concepts, engaging students in hands-on projects, and discussing professional development opportunities for educators. A major discussion point was the challenge of evaluating students’ prior knowledge…