At some point over the past few pandemic years, many states pressed pause on one particular high-stakes, controversial piece of education policy: 3rd grade retention. But now, it’s back. The laws ...

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify the nature of the organization WestEd. Using an elementary curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards improved students’ science ...

Students explore frictional force through investigations using a scooter. Students explore frictional force through investigations using a scooter and different types of small ramps. Mrs. Norris will ...

Students will learn about how different organisms get energy in an ecosystem. In this lesson, students will learn about how different organisms get energy in an ecosystem and what happens when and ...

Which planet is closest to the sun? How many teeth do adults have? See if you can pass this 3rd grade science quiz. Which planet is closest to the sun? How many teeth do adults have? See if you can ...

Ahead of the 2024 school year, PS's The Educators is spotlighting 24 public school teachers around the country who are making a difference. Shelby Lattimore is a third-grade math and science teacher ...

A challenge faced by U.S. schools in light of new standards is how to make elementary science education more robust. To help address this challenge, an expert committee will provide evidence-based ...