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Laying the Foundation: Hands-On, Real-World Connections

Teachers see through a student’s eyes at NMSI’s Laying the Foundation training. “You work through the lessons as a ...

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What to Expect at Summer Institutes

If you’re a teacher heading to a NMSI Summer Institute, you may wonder what to expect. And if you’re a parent, administrator ...

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Achievement Gaps in America’s Schools Why Education is a Civil Rights Issue

Despite the 60-year-old ruling of Brown v. Board of Education, there still exists a deep sense of inequality in America’s school system – specifically when it comes to preparing our students furthest from opportunity for rigorous, high-level STEM and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

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Math and Science in Middle Schools The Elements of Student Success

A successful middle school classroom contains a teacher who is fully prepared to give their students the time and support they need to develop higher level and critical thinking skills, rigorous coursework that fits properly into a vertical alignment system, and students who are engaged in the material and making real-life connections – the last of which is crucial to mastering the subjects of math and science.

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