6 Challenges Facing Science Educators

Science denial and political polarization are just the latest challenges plaguing science education. Advertisement [12 9 21 Webinar EMAIL B](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r) The most recent curriculum-related news - December 4, 2021 [1920 258 max (1)] Curriculum Matters [Conceptual illustration of woman reading book in a paper storm](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) [Science](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) [6 Challenges Facing Science Educators](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) Science denial and political polarization are just the latest challenges plaguing science education. 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A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at the school, killing several students and wounding multiple other people, including a teacher.](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) [Read More](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) [Share on Facebook](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r) [Share on LinkedIn](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r) [Tweet](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r) 5 [Teaching Profession](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) [Efforts to Toughen Teacher Evaluations Show No Positive Impact on Students](TM-Mp0ENs:m:1:3125711346:03431894B5F1AF63A990E4BD7C45F42E:r:2303973) After a decade of expensive evaluation reforms, new research shows no positive effect on student test scores or educational attainment. 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