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California Skies for December 2021 - January 2022

California Skies for December 2021 - January 2022

December highlights: Venus bright enough for daytime naked-eye, of peak interest for optically aided viewing, and a spectacular pairing with a crescent Moon. An eye-catching lineup of three evening planets all month, with a fourth joining the party…
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The State of Science Education in the State

The State of Science Education in the State

Science teachers know that a great science education is the key to many high paying and fulfilling careers. Science learning teaches students to see the world through the lens of evidence and data, which is desperately needed in an era of conspiracy…
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Region 4 Update - Dec/Jan 2021-2022

Region 4 Update - Dec/Jan 2021-2022

We use the end of a year to set goals for our future. As an educator, these goals are often focused on reaching more teachers and students or learning about a new (or new to me) topic in science education. This year, I am thinking about goal setting…
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In CASE You Missed It (December/January 2021-2022)

In CASE You Missed It (December/January 2021-2022)

Just because conference season is over and the holidays are coming up soon doesn’t mean we’re slowing down! Take a look at a few of our events and announcements you may have missed.
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Systems: The Super CCC

Systems: The Super CCC

This is the second article in a series about global environmental issues, especially as viewed, investigated, and understood with the lenses of the magnificent 7 NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. The first article focused on the phenomena of our current…
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STEM in Community College

STEM in Community College

California’s community college system has endless opportunities in STEM. Students may be interested in attending a community college for the various benefits it provides, but may not know its benefits in STEM education. Whether a student’s goal is to…
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