Suggested Citation: "3 The Contextual Nature of Children's Learning." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Science and Engineering in Preschool Through Elementary Grades: ...

Kindergarten science can be magical, but without a solid plan, it often turns into just ‘fun activities’ with little evidence of learning. By starting with clear goals, aligning with standards, and ...

With only 18 minutes a day spent on science in the average elementary classroom, advocates are hoping outdoor learning labs are a way to spark students’ interest in the topic. Credit: Luis Bernardo ...

Inequities in science and math achievement begin as soon as students enter school, a new study shows—a finding that suggests schools should be providing earlier support and encouragement for students ...

When Krystyna Kalishevskyi emigrated from Ukraine with her family last year, she had experienced more trauma and fear than a 4-year-old can cope with. Going to school in California was a big challenge ...

Applications begin Tuesday for a free summer preschool program to help prepare hundreds of Elkhart County children for kindergarten. County leaders say there are not enough affordable, quality pre-K ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. First, research on science and engineering education has focused largely on middle and ...