BSCS Science Learning

National Academies Sciences Engineering Medicine Consensus Study Report Data and Computing in K-12 Education: Foundational Competences Image of young students on laptops in a classroom.

We’re proud to share that BSCS’s Dr. Susan Gomez Zwiep served on the committee that developed this @nationalacademies.org report on how to integrate data and computing into K-12 STEM education.

Join this webinar on 3/12 at 2pm (ET) to learn more about the report: tinyurl.com/4tfwe7sy

🍎 🧪 #EduSky

Spring 2026 Conferences AERA - NSTA - NARST BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral Blue triangles in the background

BSCS will be at all three major national conferences this April, connecting w/ educators + researchers nationwide. 🍎 🧪

📍 AERA (LA) | 📍 NSTA (Anaheim) | 📍 NARST (Seattle)

Details can be found by visiting bscs.org/spring-2026

#AERA2026 #NSTAspring26 #NARST2026 #EduSky

NSTA National Conference on Science Education Anaheim26 April 15-18 Professional Learning Institutes Image of an NSTA institute with attendees listening to a speaker 4: Supporting Multilingual Learners in Science: Ensuring All Are Part of the Sensemaking Community Preconference, Wednesday, April 15, 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Register today www.nsta.org/anaheim26

🌎✨ Join us at #NSTA26 for PLI-4: Supporting Multilingual Learners in Science

Explore practical strategies, classroom video, and intentional routines that help multilingual learners thrive in language-rich, collaborative science communities.

🍎 🧪 bscs.org/nsta-2026/#pli-4

#NSTAspring26 #EduSky

Elementary educators! Join us April 15 (8:15–3:15) for Flippers, Phenomena, & a Fully Released Curriculum. Explore the new elementary OpenSciEd curriculum + experience a Grade 3 unit in action.

$150 (breakfast & lunch included)
No conference registration required.

Register: bit.ly/4rz5iTH

NSTA National Conference on Science Education Anaheim26 April 15-18 Professional Learning Institutes 1: Flippers, Phenomena, and a Fully Release Curriculum: Making a Splash in Elementary Science In partnership with BSCS Science Learning Image of two teachers at an NSTA session Preconference, Wednesday, April 15, 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Register today www.nsta.org/anaheim26

🍎 🧪 Join PLI-1: Flippers, Phenomena, and a Fully Released Curriculum to explore the new #OpenSciEd curriculum. Experience a Grade 3 unit, see phenomenon-driven learning in action, & discover how purposeful discussion supports science sensemaking.

bscs.org/nsta-2026/#splash

#NSTAspring26 #EduSky

Engaging Science Learning with OpenSciEd in Louisiana Image of Louisiana teachers in professional learning with BSCS Science Learning

Louisiana 8th-grade science teachers — join our research study on HQIM like OpenSciEd and deeper student learning!🍎 🧪

💰 Earn up to $3,000
📚 Professional learning + kits

Apply by Feb 28, 2026: bscs.org/eslo

#EduSky #ScienceEducation #LouisianaTeachers #OpenSciEd

Attention Middle School Science Teachers BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral

📢 Middle school science teachers: Help shape the future of science assessment!

Join a research study to field test next-gen, phenomenon-based assessment tasks. Your students participate online, and your insights help improve science education nationwide.

Learn more: bscs.org/study 🔬 🍎 🧪

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Attention Education Leaders! NSTA Leaders Institute 26 Real Stories, Real Promise: HQIM Implementation Challenges and Wins Anaheim, April 15 Join fellow administrators for a day of empowering strategies, connection, and inspiration through focused leader-centric professional learning. Preconference, Wednesday, April 15, 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Headed to #NSTA? Join us for LI-1: Real Stories, Real Promise: HQIM Implementation Challenges & Wins. Connect w/ fellow leaders, tackle real HQIM implementation challenges, & explore BSCS’s Curriculum Implementation Model for lasting impact.

🍎 🧪 bscs.org/nsta-2026/#li-1

#EduSky #NSTAspring26

BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral Darwin Day 2026 Science, Art, Communication Artwork by Mallery Quetawki, Zuni Pueblo "DNA-All My Relations" Instagram: @M.Quetawki.Art Image: A stylized painting shows a spiraling strand of orange bead-like forms resembling DNA, each bead decorated with symbolic images of animals, arrows, geometric patterns, and natural motifs. The strand curves across a black background intersected by turquoise lines, while a bold red-and-yellow sunburst and white zigzag shapes frame parts of the composition, blending science imagery with Indigenous-inspired symbolism.

🐢 Happy Darwin Day!

Meet Mallery Quetawki, an artist–scientist from the Pueblo of Zuni whose artwork blends Indigenous knowledge and biology to transform how communities connect with science.

🍎 🧪 bscs.org/darwin-day-2026

#DarwinDay #DarwinDay2026 #EduSky #SciArt #SciEd

BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral International Day of Women and Girls in Science February 11, 2026 Silhouettes of women and girls in different colors

🔬🌍 Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science!

We firmly believe science belongs to everyone & that equitable, engaging science education empowers all learners. When barriers fall and opportunities open, diverse voices drive innovation & progress.

🍎 🧪 #EduSky #EveryVoiceInScience

Teacher Institutes for BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life March 10 March 17 & 24 Save your spot! bscs.org/bio-institutes Image of a coyote Unit 4: Biodiversity and Humans

We’re officially entering Unit 4 this March, and it’s the final unit of the BSCS Biology series offered this winter/spring!

🗓️ 3/10 (full day) or 3/17 & 3/24 (after school)
💲 $250 first teacher / $200 additional
👉 bscs.org/bio-institutes

🍎 🧪 #EduSky #SciEd

NARST A global organization for improving science education through research Image of the Seattle cityscape

Conference season is coming up, and we are excited to see everyone at this year’s #NARST2026 in Seattle! Check out our lineup of sessions here: bscs.org/narst-2026

🍎 🧪 #EduSky #SciEd #NARST26

AERA American Educational Association 2026 Annual Meeting Los Angeles, California April 8-12, 2026 #AERA2026 Drawing of two birds Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures Constructing a New Vision for Education Research

We’re headed to the #AERA2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8–12! Join us for cutting-edge sessions where we share research, practice-based insights, and strategies that strengthen science education and equity in classrooms.

🍎 🧪 Details here: bscs.org/aera-2026

#EduSky #SciEd

Curious about what the BSCS lineup is? Take a peek here: bscs.org/nsta-2026

#EduSky #SciEd 🍎🧪

MLK DAY Martin Luther King Jr. Drawing of Martin Luther King Jr.

This #MLKDay, we reflect on the BSCS commitment to equity & social justice: ensuring all learners and educators have access to high-quality science education that draws on diverse perspectives & empowers action toward social & environmental justice. 🍎 🧪

#EduSky #SciEd #MLKDayOfService

Louisiana 8th grade science teachers! 🍎 🧪

Join the ESLO project to take part in research on how high-quality instructional materials impact student learning, while growing professionally.

👉 Learn more and apply: bscs.org/eslo

#EduSky #ScienceEducation #HQIM #OpenSciEd

Image of an elementary school student with goggles on her head holding a small container full of water and rocks. Educator Resource Center BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral

Did you know our Educator Resource Center has tons of high-quality teaching and learning materials, most of which are free and available online?

Explore resources for:
🔹 Classroom instruction
🔹 Professional learning
🔹 Leadership
🔹 Informal learning

🍎 🧪 bscs.org/erc

#EduSky #SciEd

BSCS Instructional Coaching Services offer research-driven support to strengthen instructional practice, build educator confidence, and improve student learning, while developing internal coaching capacity. 🍎 🧪

👉 bscs.org/coaching

#EduSky #ProfessionalLearning

BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life January 13 January 20 & 27 Save your spot! bscs.org/bio-institutes

🔬 New year, new unit, new opportunity!

Join us in Jan. for virtual Teacher Institutes focused on Unit 3 (Matter & Energy) of BSCS Bio. No prior institutes required!

🗓️ 1/13 (full day) or 1/20 & 1/27 (after school)
💲 $250 first teacher / $200 additional
👉 bscs.org/bio-institutes

🍎 🧪 #EduSky #SciEd

As the year comes to a close, help fuel the future of science education! 🍎 🧪

Donate to our Innovation Fund and support cutting-edge resources, expanded access, and the next generation of science thinkers.

👉 bscs.org/donate

#EduSky

FieldScope December 2025 Newsletter

Big news! The latest FieldScope newsletter just dropped! Get the scoop on our 2026 platform update, including expanded data visualizations, a fresh intuitive look, and new tools to help you make sense of your data like never before.

🍎 🧪 Read it here: tinyurl.com/4y8pphcx

#EduSky #CitizenScience

Colorado Gives Day is here! Your gift to BSCS ensures a future where students are excited about science, equipped with the tools to explore and innovate, and ready to build a better world.

🍎 🧪 Donate today: coloradogives.org/organization/BSCS-co

#EduSky #ColoradoGivesDay #WaveofGenerosity

Learning Forward's 2025 Annual Conference - BSCS Science Learning BSCS Science Learning will present at the Learning Forward 2025 Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, December 7-10, 2025.

BSCS is excited to present at the Learning Forward Annual Conference, Dec 7–10, 2025, in Boston!

Join us for sessions on research-based, inquiry-driven professional learning that empowers educators & advances science teaching. 🍎🧪

👉 bscs.org/learning-forward-2025

#EduSky #LearnFwd25

Giving Tuesday Image of a teacher with her students in the woods.

🌱 From local parks to Yosemite rockfalls, Lucia Brea makes science personal, engaging every student in hands-on learning that sparks curiosity & confidence. Your support of BSCS empowers Ts to unlock that potential everywhere.

🍎 🧪Check out her story here: bscs.org/lucia

#EduSky #GivingTuesday

🎉 Black Friday just got a whole lot brighter! 🎉

This year, treat yourself and make an impact. Head over to the BSCS Bonfire store and shop original-art apparel and gear. Every purchase supports our mission to transform science education.

🍎 🧪 Snap it up now: bscs.org/bonfire

#EduSky #SciArt

Save the Date! December 2, 2025 Did you know your Giving Tuesday donation on ColoradoGivesDay.org counts for Colorado Gives Day? BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral

❤️Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesday!❤️

Did you know your gift to BSCS also counts for #ColoradoGivesDay? That means it’s eligible for special prizes and part of the $1 million+ Incentive Fund, making your donation go even further.

Give today at coloradogives.org/organization/BSCS-co

#EduSky 🍎🧪

NSTA Conference Minneapolis 2025 Image of the city of Minneapolis BSCS Science Learning logo in white with spiral

🌟 NSTA 2025 in Minneapolis showed us one thing: connection drives change in science education.

When educators, students, and real-world learning connect, classrooms thrive.

Check out the full story here: bscs.org/news/the-pow...

#EduSky #SciEd #NSTAFall25

Annual Report 2024 BSCS Science Learning logo with spiral Image of BSCS professional learning institute

We’re proud to share that our 2024 Annual Report is now available!

This year’s report highlights our impact, progress, and the inspiring partnerships that continue to advance science education.

🍎 🧪 Explore the full report here: bscs.org/ar-2024

#EduSky #SciEd

Registration-based Teacher Institutes for BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life - BSCS Science Learning BSCS offers Registration-based Teacher Institutes with the same content as our District-based Teacher Institutes.

🧬 High school bio teachers: Join BSCS Biology starting next week to explore how genes & the environment shape disease!

November 10
November 17 & 19

🔬 Hands-on learning | 🌍 Support multilingual learners | 🤝 Connect with educators

👉 bscs.org/bio-institutes

🍎🧪 #EduSky #BSCSBiology #NGSS #SciEd

Louisiana 8th-grade science teachers—partner with BSCS Science Learning!

Join a study on how OpenSciEd & other curricula support student learning.
💰 $2K+
📚 PD included

🍎 🧪 Learn more: bscs.org/eslo

#EduSky #ScienceEducation #HQIM #OpenSciEd