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LASER Focused on English Learners: PD plus an inquiry-based science curriculum improves K-8 teachers' perceived ability to support ELs and reduces the achievement gap in math and reading
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LASER Focused on English Learners - OELA 2020 Poster

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LASER i3 PLC Leaders Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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Explore Smithsonian: What External Adaptations do Pandas Have for Their Unique Diet?

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Science: A Work in Progress

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Explore Smithsonian: Dr. Avi Loeb - Jr. Professor of Science

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Explore Smithsonian: How Can We Know About the Reproductive Cycle of an Animal by Its Poop?

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Setting Up and Maintaining an Online Science Classroom for Success

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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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Introducing: Good Thinking!

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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change Building a Sustainable Mindset
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Earth Optimism for Educators: Climate Change | Building a Sustainable Mindset

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Explore the World of Small Through Virtual Reality

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LASER i3 Across 3 Regions

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What’s the “Matter” with Cells and Atoms?

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Stories of Women of Color in STEM

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Difficult Conversations in Extraordinary Times

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Habitats

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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Explore Smithsonian: James Smithson - The Founder of the Smithsonian

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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

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Building Networks and Enhancing Diversity in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Natural Selection: Common Misconceptions

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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module
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World's Deadliest Animal Podcasting Module

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Explore Smithsonian: Courtney Dressing - Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Graduate Student

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: The Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon

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Explore Smithsonian: How can Scientists Track the Movement of an Invasive Species of Fish?

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