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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · 9d

📢 Don’t miss the @srcdorg.bsky.social webinar on 10/1 presenting our recent report The Future of Youth Development. Learn how to strengthen #OutofSchool Time programs to better support #youth nationwide. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/fY65wQm

Webinar. October 1. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET. The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs. This webinar is held in partnership with the Society for Research in Child Development. The image on the right shows an afterschool program leader walking with two children.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · 12d

Back to school means new opportunities for discovery. Our guide, Rise and Thrive with Science, supports PK–5 teachers with strategies to build engaging, welcoming #science classrooms. Explore: buff.ly/DRX4Xc7

A teacher sits at a table with her young students, showing them how to use a molecule model.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · 21d

Engineering is increasingly central to #STEM education. Our report outlines strategies and professional needs for effectively integrating #engineering into teaching practice. Explore the insights here: buff.ly/z5hNNYP

Two students work on a metal structure at a desk in a classroom.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · 27d

The Framework for K–12 Science Education set a vision for modern science learning — one that prepares students to think like scientists.

See how the National Academies is helping put that vision into practice: buff.ly/O1n4W97

The image reads: "Since its release in 2012, A Framework for K-12 Science Education has transformed the way science is taught and learned across the United States. Nearly every state has used it to shape modern science standards — creating coherence across grades, strengthening curricula and assessments, and opening new opportunities for collaboration across state lines." The background image shows two children stacking long rectangular blocks.

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · Sep 2

Land-grant universities vary widely in size, capacity, and funding with which to realize their mission of serving the public good through #HigherEducation.

Our new report explores how to enhance impact and collaboration in the land-grant system: buff.ly/2eDSV7T

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Sep 2

While the internet has transformed our daily lives, its use involves a myriad of security challenges. Math plays an essential role in protecting users against evolving threats on the internet. Check out our resource for math educators and classrooms: buff.ly/a97W7vU

The Mathematics of Internet Security. The Internet is a transformative network that is an integral part of our daily lives—but, unfortunately, its use involves many security challenges. With roots in abstract mathematics, some new and some very old, a tree of technologies (cryptosystems and authentication schemes) has grown to meet evolving threats. As users of the Internet, we routinely enjoy this tree’s fruits and may not appreciate their origins. The right side shows a diagram of a tree illustrating how math forms the basis of modern internet security technologies.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 29

Join the Committee on Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate for a workshop on September 8-9 that will look at learning ecosystems, workforce opportunities, state-level policies, and more. Register now! buff.ly/2fmV1GN

Workshop. September 8, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. September 9, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate - Meeting 3. The top image shows young students handling plants in a classroom.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 20

Our report’s insights on trauma‑informed and #student‑centered approaches to #active‑shooter drills was recently featured in @edweek.org! Read the article to learn what schools can do to protect both safety and mental well‑being. buff.ly/DmbYkC6

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 19

Public research universities and institutions have been innovating to expand their engagement with the public and support collaborations across sectors. Join us on August 28 for a session on supporting public engagement with #science: buff.ly/iErIofH

Webinar. August 28. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. Building Institutional Capacity for Public Engagement with Science.

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · Aug 17

As #ClimateChange intensifies, many employers are exploring ways to integrate resiliency and adaptability skills into their workforces.

Explore how to prepare learners for careers that support climate solutions at our August 22 @climate.nationalacademies.org webinar: buff.ly/qHDO6X2

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 13

📘New Report: School #ActiveShooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. This report offers clear, evidence-based steps to regulate drills and protect #students and staff. 🔗 buff.ly/AeFmwVW

New Report: School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. To the right is an image of desks in a classroom.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 11

Complex societal challenges require innovative approaches. Engaged #research involves collaborating with various stakeholders to help identify evidence needs, integrate broad expertise, and apply findings toward shared goals. Learn more: buff.ly/yF13JXG

'Taking concrete steps toward building institutional capacity for engaged research involves a willingness to view challenges as "tensions" instead of "impossible hard stops."' Quote from Susan Renoe, Chair of the Planning Committee for the Workshop on Building Institutional Capacity for Engaged Research.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 7

Join us on August 13 at 1–2 PM ET for the release of a new report on #activeshooter drills and their impact on K–12 #mentalhealth. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/gxTSjVw

August 13 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. Report Release Webinar. School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health. The background shows a group of high school students walking outside of their school.

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Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · Aug 5

💥 Are you looking for a quick overview of the consensus on how people learn? Then I suggest you check out the "Summary" in "How People Learn: Mind Brain, Experience, and School" from the National Academy of Sciences. Key insights, delivered concisely! 💥
#PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures

Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print or as an eBook.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Aug 4

Rural students are STEM-ready. Systems need to catch up.

A contributed post for @edweek.org shares takeaways from our report on rural STEM education. Read it: buff.ly/jfmwc34

#STEMEducation #RuralSchools #RuralAmerica

A screengrab of the Education Week blog post, Strengthening STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural America. The header image shows two young students working on an project outdoors.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jul 29

Applications are open for the New Voices Program 2026–2028 Cohort!

Join a network of mid-career SEM leaders at @nationalacademies.org tackling national and global challenges.

📅 Application Deadline: September 3, 2025
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/9VNlVt9

#NewVoices #scipol #nasem

New Voices in Sciences, Engineering & Medicine. A two-year program for outstanding mid-career STEM professionals. Network with emerging leaders. Connect across disciplines. Impact science policy. Engage with global peers. Apply by September 3. NewVoices@nas.edu. www.nas.edu/newvoices.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jul 28

Our report examines factors at local, regional, and national levels that impact widespread implementation of Pre-K–12 #STEM #education innovations. Read more: buff.ly/7ssmKAF

Scaling and Sustaining Pre-K-12 STEM Education Innovations: Systemic Challenges, Systemic Responses. Consensus Study Report.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jul 21

A new special issue of @pnas.org features a series of articles inspired by a colloquium hosted by our Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication. Learn more about these papers that advocate for a paradigm shift in #ScienceCommunication: buff.ly/XgtzjFP

PNAS Special Feature. Reimagining Science Communication in the COVID Era and Beyond.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jul 7

Register now for our national action-focused summit on July 22-23 that looks to reimagine approaches to graduate education and postdoctoral career development in STEMM: buff.ly/RpDwgRu

Summit. July 22 & 23. Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development. The image to the right shows two students with a professor writing on a whiteboard table.

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jun 27

Thank you to the over 300 researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders who joined us at the Convocation on the Status of Informal #Science and #Engineering #Education! You can catch up or re-watch the event recordings on our website: buff.ly/L1uDhGd

Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jun 20

Implementing high-quality curricula in preschools will require a broad coalition of partners. This publication summarizes our implementation summit that built on the recommendations from our report, A New Vision for High-Quality #Preschool Curriculum: buff.ly/Ka1n6m1

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · Jun 16

We’re restructuring to build a more nimble and streamlined National Academies. Our mission stays the same: delivering independent, objective advice on issues in science, engineering, and medicine. Read the details: buff.ly/GixEh5C

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jun 11

Informal #science and #engineering #education has grown and evolved over the past 15 year. Join us on June 16-17 for a convocation that will reflect on the state of the field while also looking to the future: buff.ly/NL5skCp

June 16 & 17. Convocation on the Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education. To the right is a picture of children wearing boots, gathered in a creek around an instructor.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jun 9

Rural students face early and growing gaps in #STEM achievement, course access, and career pathways. But local strengths offer new possibilities.

Read more: buff.ly/hyzZt8l

K-12 STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural Areas. Consensus Study Report. To the right is an image of children gathering around their teacher and an instructor with a handful of wheat.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jun 9

Rural students face early and growing gaps in #STEM achievement, course access, and career pathways. But local strengths offer new possibilities.

Read more: buff.ly/hyzZt8l

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