Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Are you a teacher navigating online learning for the first time? With years of experience in the digital education space, NMSI has strategies and tips to make this transition a little easier.
Merisenda Alatorre, NMSI’s manager of digital learning and instructional design, offers her expertise in creating...
Thursday, March 19, 2020
In education reform circles, the National Math and Science Initiative is known for its effective teacher training and student study resources – particularly its in-person events. Less known is our work and success in training teachers through online cohorts and teaching Advanced Placement® courses through virtual classes. We’ve...
Friday, March 13, 2020
The decision by many schools to move to online learning during this uncertain time is creating new experiences for some students, teachers and families. With experience offering online courses, teacher training and student study resources, NMSI knows firsthand why students and teachers benefit from this method of learning. Here...
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Teachers see through a student’s eyes at NMSI’s Laying the Foundation training.“You work through the lessons as a group and see the problems students would come across and what sets off a lightbulb for them,” says Brad Midgley, a third-grade teacher at Sloan Elementary in...
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
When students say they can’t do something, teacher Latoya Smithasks them to look in the classroom mirror. Positive messages adorn the mirror, and students pick three good things to say. If students are unkind to others, Smith asks them to say three good things about a fellow...
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Encouraging all students – not a select few – to take AP courses wasn’t a common practice at Skyline High School.Through a partnership with the Oakland, California, school, NMSI helped break down barriers so more students have equitable access to high-level courses. Now, Skyline is on track...