Pushing my thinking with summer reading
With July comes the “Dog Days” of summer – named due to their association with Sirius, the Dog Star. Sirius
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Sugaring and the community part 2: Students become teachers
Last week we looked at the sugaring operation at Essex Middle School. The students at the Edge Academy built a
Read moreThe backlash to STEM education
There is a lot of conversation about the importance of STEM education – in the media, in politics, and among
Read moreSeparate Science in New Zealand
Kia ora! You may (or may not) have noticed that the semi-regularly occurring Science Saturdays column has been off the
Read moreThinking about flipped science classrooms
Here at the beginning of the year, many people make resolutions. A new year can mean new opportunities, and offer
Read moreIn support of Community Partnerships in STEM
Here in Vermont we’re lucky to have a strong sense of community spirit. Co-ops, partnerships, collectives; these concepts run through
Read moreCitizen Science: routes to collaboration on scientific research
For a lot of kids, science can be something you learn about, instead of something that you do. This is
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