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2022 California Science Education Conference Reflection from a long-time attendee, presenter, and exhibitor.

2022 California Science Education Conference Reflection from a long-time attendee, presenter, and exhibitor.

After a two-year pandemic-driven hiatus from in-person conferences, CASE was able to bring back the event that means so much to our energy education organization, and especially to teachers, schools, and programs looking to strengthen their STEM…
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STEP UP: Supporting Teachers to Encourage the Pursuit of Undergraduate Physics

STEP UP: Supporting Teachers to Encourage the Pursuit of Undergraduate Physics

While school districts continue to shift to the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS) teachers and administrators alike are taking a critical look at who does science in their schools.
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Coherent and Student Centered Science Assessment Systems

Coherent and Student Centered Science Assessment Systems

When someone tells you to think about assessment, what pops into your head? After spending the last year talking about NGSS assessment with thoughtful science educators from across California, I think of this depiction of a Coherent Assessment System…
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Making a CASE for Environmental Literacy

Making a CASE for Environmental Literacy

The CASE Environmental Literacy Committee sponsored a workshop Connect and Engage with your Environmental Education Community at the CASE conference held in Palm Springs in October. A diverse group of educators covering a geographic range from…
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Three Cheers for Our Students!

Three Cheers for Our Students!

Cheers! As we approach the winter break, many of us may be looking forward to celebrating with friends or perhaps a toast of cheers to ring in the New Year.
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Mentorship Is All Around Us

Mentorship Is All Around Us

While at the annual California Science Education Conference in Palm Springs I listened to amazing keynote speakers, participated in hands-on workshops, shopped in the exhibit hall, and connected with new and old friends during the social events.…
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Why I Love the CASE Conference!

Why I Love the CASE Conference!

Throughout the years, our members have made so many amazing experiences at CASE conferences. As we approach the 2022 Conference, let’s take a walk down memory lane with a few of our members.
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How to Successfully Cultivate Parent-Teacher Partnerships

How to Successfully Cultivate Parent-Teacher Partnerships

Cultivating a partnership with parents can have a positive, long-lasting impact on student achievement, classroom management, student buy-in, and much more. Find out all the ways you can set students up for success through an open-line of…
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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Science Education

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities, California is confronting historic drought and wildfires. In these deeply challenging times, a public health crisis and the risks of unchecked climate change underscore the critical importance…
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In CASE You Missed It (September 2022)

In CASE You Missed It (September 2022)

Fall is in the air, the school year has officially begun, and CASE is hard at work preparing for the California Science Education Conference. If you’ve been busy this season, we’ll fill you in on what you missed.
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