Recent science educational policy reform efforts call for a shift toward practice-focused
instruction in kindergarten–Grade 12 science education. We argue that this focus on …

When engaging with socioscientific issues, learners act at the intersection of scientific,
school, and other societal communities, drawing on knowledge, practices, and identities …

Developing student interest is critical to supporting student learning in computer science.
Research indicates that student interest is a key predictor of persistence and achievement …

In this study, we present a case for designing expansive science learning environments in
relation to neoliberal instantiations of standards-based implementation projects in …

Over the past two decades, cultural institutions such as museums are beginning to develop
their capacity for engaging in long‐term research on teaching and learning (Rennie et al …

We describe the research and development of an NSF-funded, five-year experimental
program to strengthen informal (out-of-school) STEM learning by youth in five rural …

We discuss the multiple roles played by parents and other caring adults in the homes of
young STEM learners, highlighting existing knowledge and connections as well as desired …

The need for a more robust, well-trained STEM workforce is becoming increasingly acute in
the United States, and there is a clear need to recruit and retain a larger and more diverse …

Purpose–This study aims to describe the feasibility of designing and fostering pre-service
teacher inquiry at the intersection of community and disciplinary engagement. Mapping My …