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As an educator, you know that creating an inclusive STEM classroom goes beyond arranging desks and decorating walls; it's about nurturing a space where every student feels a deep sense of belonging. This sense of belonging is crucial for their success and is a testament to your empathy and care. An inclusive STEM classroom can significantly impact student engagement, performance, and interest in STEM fields.

Educators play a vital role in encouraging students to pursue their passions in STEM, especially students furthest from opportunity. But it can be difficult to ensure you're providing students with the right resources to see themselves in STEM, so we've created some practical suggestions and helpful STEM classroom resources to get you started.

To evaluate the impact of NMSI’s Professional Development Services in middle school classrooms, we partnered with West Coast Analytics, a third-party research firm. The firm’s report showed significant gains in crucial metrics, demonstrating the impact that NMSI’s well-structured, sustained professional development can have on both teachers and students.

In this article, NMSI's CEO Jeremy Anderson shares some of the lessons he's learned during his first year on the job. Read his reflection on the past year and his thoughts on the state of education and professional development for educators in our country.

At National Math and Science Initiative, we focus on meeting the specific needs of teachers by providing them with educator-driven professional development resources. This article covers 11 professional development teaching strategies that deliver results and support the essential demands of today’s teachers.

Artificial Intelligence and education is a hot-button topic right now and many teachers are wondering about the future of their classrooms and AI's presence in them. As with any evolving technology, there are amazing things about AI that will greatly benefit education as a whole, and there are some aspects which could create stumbling blocks for students and teachers alike. Check out this article on the pros and cons of AI in the future of education for more information.