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Advocacy in Action: When You Willingly Join The Group Chat
At its May meeting, the State Board of Education (SBE) took up several topics critical to the future of science education in California, and the CASE Advocacy committee put out a call for help. The SBE meeting coincided with the Cal-MSCS state…
“Cell-brating” Even When Things Go Wrong
This spring, I had the pleasure of teaching an elementary science methods course for the first time. Typically, I work with middle and high school credential candidates, so I was a bit nervous as I prepared to teach the class. While I taught…
Cell-ebrating What We Notice: From Classroom Wins to Collective Growth
As the school year winds down, many middle school science teachers find themselves thinking about what they didn't quite get to: the unit they had to shorten, the investigation that needed one more day, or the assessment they wanted to revise but…
California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS)
The California Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Partnership (CAL-MSCS) is a statewide initiative designed to strengthen STEM professional learning across local and statewide systems. The 2025-26 program year has marked many celebrations of…
A Toast to Science Educators
As the school year ends for most of us, I offer a toast to all the teachers and educators tackling the barriers and making science accessible to all students. I wonder, what does science and teaching science look like where you work? As I close my…
Get Involved in CASE!
This spring, CASE is holding elections for 2027-2029 Board of Directors positions. Board members serve two-year terms and are vital to shaping the vision and direction of the organization.
