Raising the Bar for Culturally Responsive Curricula: Making It a Reality in STEM Education. This session will explore the current state of culturally responsive STEM curricula and lessons learned from the field to increase the use of materials that empower all students. Breakout discussions will allow participants to explore opportunities for overcoming common challenges in implementing culturally responsive curricula. Discussion will focus on integrating instructional practices that support culturally responsive instruction across materials that embody the vision of the NRC Framework.

Come see us at NSTA next week!

NextGenScience will be presenting on raising the bar for culturally responsive STEM curricula.

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Join WestEd at the 2026 National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) Summit WestEd science education experts will present at the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) 2026 Leadership Summit in Anaheim, California, on April 15, 2026.

Will you be at the NSELA Summit this year in Anaheim?

Join NextGenScience to talk about effective curriculum implementation for science!

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Join WestEd at the 2026 Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) Annual Conference Join WestEd science education experts as they present at the Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) Annual Conference, held April 12–15, 2026, in Anaheim, California.

NextGenScience will be presenting at the Council of State Science Supervisors Conference next week!

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The PA Department of Education recently posted a STEELS Communications Toolkit, which provides ready-to-use resources about the vision for and implementation of the new Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability Standards.

See it here: www.pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/...

A new STEM Teaching Tool focuses on findings from a National Academies report on supporting all students to thrive in STEM education.

See it here: stemteachingtools.org/brief/101

Did you know there are almost 50 science units that have earned the #NGSSDesignBadge?

These high-quality materials can be accessed here: www.nextgenscience.org/badgeunits

Missed an Episode? No Problem! How might instructional recap strategies support student learning? By Neelo Soltanzadeh | March 6, 2024 My friends and I have a tradition of getting together every Wednesday night to watch one of our ...

A big challenge when designing science instruction is supporting students who miss a class.

What are some strategies to catch students up quickly on the class's progress explaining a phenomenon?

See some ideas in our blog post here: ngs.wested.org/instructiona...

This vignette shares a curriculum developer’s lessons learned from designing materials for today’s science standards along with advice for educators on how to determine which existing lessons and activities can be adapted for new standards:

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While there are many different policies, resources, and people who play a role in NGSS implementation, ultimately, the task of realizing this vision in the classroom rests with teachers.

Thanks to all the educators across the country working to give their students a meaningful science education.

Curating Curriculum How can I find the NGSS lesson plans I need to use? By Jennifer Childress Self | July 10, 2024 Although the school year just ended, it feels like the summer is already flying by. Some teachers are

Blog Post: How Can I Find the Lesson Plans I Need to Use?

This blog post by @jenniferedu.bsky.social shares tips for ensuring that the instructional plan for students is coherent and effective.

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Our "On the Same Wavelength" blog dives into areas of instructional design not explored elsewhere – questions that arise in our materials review work, topics debated in the field, and anything else on our mind.

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In our work supporting states and districts to move toward equitable #science instruction for all students, we worked with leaders and experts in the field to identify five key takeaways important to making a big impact.

Read about those takeaways here: ngs.wested.org/key-takeaway...