
April 17, 2017
More than 15,000 researchers and experts in the field will convene April 27 – May 1 in San Antonio for the AERA Annual Meeting, Knowledge to Action—Achieving the Promise of Equal Educational Opportunity.
The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. It is a showcase for ground-breaking, innovative studies in a diverse array of areas — from early education through higher education, » Read more

April 14, 2017
April 14-17 | Baltimore MD
Building systems from Scratch: An exploratory study of student learning about climate change
Presenters: Gillian Puttick (ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ) and Eli Tucker-Raymond (ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµ)
10:15am – 11:45am | Gibson

Abstract: Computing has been a foundational tool in the development of scientific understanding of current and future impacts of climate change, the most important socio-scientific issue facing society today. Science practices, such as modeling and abstraction, are critical to understanding complex systems dynamics integral to understanding climate science. » Read more

April 13, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENT
Contact:Ken Mayerken_mayer@terc.edu617.873.9670
April 13, 2017
Increasingly, the prosperity, innovation and security of individuals and communities depend on a big data-literate society, which calls for a concerted effort to determine what it means to be a big data literate citizen, information worker, researcher, or policymaker. As a step toward that goal, the  is holding a Big Data Literacy Workshop, at which participants will work to identify the quality of regional learning resources and programs that can improve big data literacy, » Read more

April 7, 2017
ANNOUNCEMENT
Contact:Ken Mayerken_mayer@terc.edu617.873.9670
April 7, 2017
The 19th George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites gathered people who care about and manage protected land. This year’s conference allowed PhD students to share research on everything from snowmelt to equity in park use. It is the place to hear about priorities and progress toward preservation of both cultural and natural resources in a changing landscapes. Martha Merson, » Read more

March 24, 2017
Beyond Counting: Math All Day, Every Day for Under 5s
Marlene Kliman & Audrey Martinez-Gudapakkam, ÆßÉ«ÊÓÆµExplore hands-on activities combining math with literacy, crafts, movement, and science. Learn playful ways to help children investigate patterns, measurement, reasoning, and shapes—important for school success. Presented by creators of a math program developed for YMCA Early Learning Readiness.
MassAEYC’s mission is to collaborate with families, educators and agencies to support high quality early education and care through professional development and advocacy. » Read more