Fast-start initiatve by @K12Alliance @WestEd supporting teachers and districts implementing #NGSS in CA in K-8 (2014-2020) and ongoing collaborative (2021 )

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7 Aug 2024
📰 Jill Grace, @WestEd Director of the @K12Alliance, shares reasons why #science instruction is inconsistently taught in elementary and middle schools. Check out this @latimes article for more: lat.ms/3WFqzwC #ScienceForAll #STEM

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#CANGSS! We came together as a state-wide community to support round 2 of the CA #OpenSciEd elementary field test! This is a great opp for outstanding PL with like-minded colleagues from across CA & impactful and engaging science learning. Check it out: tinyurl.com/K-5CAOSE
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We are so excited to leverage the expertise of our teachers in this work!
At last! We are so excited to start work with our @LASchools and @EarlyImplement teachers to officially kick off our #NSFfunded ECUITY project to empower our youth to protect local biodiversity. Inspiration from the youth of LA coming! Thanks Mas & Travis for setting the context
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Ready for equitable learning for all students by centering science and its connections to ELA and Math? Join us! We are thrilled to have a dynamic facilitation team of elementary passionate experts from @ca_csp @CACountySupts @EarlyImplement & our K-12 Alliance @WestEd #cangss
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We are SO EXCITED to announce we are opening up our recruitment window for the California #OpenSciEd elementary field test and are looking for elementary schools/systems wanting to create equitable learning for their students - details at tinyurl.com/K5CAOSE #NGSS #CANGSS
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Hear from our Emeritus @K12Alliance Director and the @PPICNotes on why it’s critical to prioritize science education to move students forward #ngss #ngsschat #cangss
8 Sep 2022
OPINION: The pandemic further derailed science education and the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in many #California schools. #caedu #STEM #StemEducation #edchat @PPICNotes @WestEd @CADeptEd edsource.org/2022/california…
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Delighted to see one of our Early Implementer engaging in this panel - thank you Sharon!
Great @nasem Board on Science Education meeting today elevating the importance of science at preK-5. Thank you to @K12Alliance friends Sharon of @kcusd and @ChristyKrenek of @NMPED for your voice and expertise! #BrillianceandStrengths #NGSS #NGSSChat
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Thank you for elevating the critical importance of elementary science @DebbieGordonPS and @CeliadelaLoza
Thank you @DebbieGordonPS and @CeliadelaLoza for elevating the importance of science at preK-5 and representing @K12Alliance @cascience and @ca_csp at the @nasem Board on Science Education meeting #BrillianceandStrengths #NGSS #NGSSChat
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A collaboration between @K12Alliance @WestEd and the @MiMathScience offering a comprehensive suite of professional learning designed to support gr 6-8 teachers and leaders in the implementation of Middle School #OpenSciEd Find out more at tinyurl.com/OSECollab #NGSS #NGSSChat
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Stole another! We are thrilled to give another HUGE shout out to two more of our amazing colleagues and @EarlyImplement leaders Drs Frias and Glenn Lee who are earning their doctoral degrees. Congrats on your hard work and such a big accomplishment!
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We are excited to share that two of our elementary units, developed as part of the @EarlyImplement project, have earned a high quality #ngss design evaluation! #cangss
💡NEW NGSS Now Available💡 See the October newsletter with science education resources from: @K12Alliance @OpenSciEd @nextgenscience @theNASEM @jste1924 @NSTA @lawrencehallsci 👉nextgenscience.org/news/octo…
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We are proud that many members of our team, including out @EarlyImplement teacher leaders, helped develop this session! We hope to see you there! #cangss #ngss
The perfect time to begin engaging students in a notebooking practice that will support their science sensemaking is NOW! Get supportive PL and join a teacher leader community by signing up for the #CANGSS Statewide PL Series. Info & reg at cangss.org #NGSS #NGSSChat
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So timely with what @EarlyImplement educators have been studying w/ the urban ant projects and our nation’s dive into history and honoring #BlackLivesMatter: What argentine ants can teach us about coexistence by @EbenezarWikina
20 Jun 2020
#BlackLivesMatter - What Argentine Ants can teach us about Coexistence linkedin.com/pulse/blacklive…
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Replying to @EarlyImplement
@EarlyImplement Thanks to the leadership of this amazing group of science educators who make good trouble! #CANGSS #NGSS
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@OkheeLee_ is inspiring our @EarlyImplement leaders today, challenging us to open the door and say, HERE I AM! Our work as #STEM educators= #NGSS learning to support racial and linguistic equity empowering ALL students to explain phenomena and solve pressing problems in our world
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We are so excited you are joining us and will inspire our @EarlyImplement teacher leaders as they continue their science education leadership journey! #cangss #ngss
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Today is the day! Join us for a free webinar at 4:00 PM - register prior for zoom access: tinyurl.com/3pesyf3y Meet our Field Test teachers, learn more about #OpenSciEd grades 6-8 and the informed approach we are taking to support teachers implementing the #NGSS #CANGSS
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Did you know, many of our #cangss Early Implementer teachers became field test teachers for #OpenSciEd and lent their experience to help shape the development! Join them Tues, May 4th at 4:00 PM for this free webinar 👇
Meet our Field Test teachers to learn more about #OpenSciEd and the network we are building for grades 6-8! Register for our free Webinar on May 24th at 4:00 PM. Info at tinyurl.com/3pesyf3y #NGSS #CANGSS #NGSSChat
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Don't miss out! We still have space in our CA #OpenSciEd network for grades 6-8, coming July 2021. An informational webinar, hosted by K-12 Alliance and our OpenSciEd Field Test Teachers, is happening May 24th at 4:00 PM. Info at tinyurl.com/3pesyf3y #NGSS #CANGSS #NGSSchat
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