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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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Focus on the Stuff

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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Why Invest in STEM?

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LASER i3 in Houston

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LASER i3 PLCs and Online Resources

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Attack the Knack

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2017-2018 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2017-2018 District Report Highlights: Denver Public Schools

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Literacy Tool Use as an Integral Feature of Students’ “Science ing”

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How Would You Design a Lighthouse?

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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LASER i3 in North Carolina

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cover of the Ecosystem Resilience! How can people and ecosystems build resilience to change?
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Habitats Grade 3 Engineering Trainer Guide

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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National Professional Development Program: 2016 and 2017 Cohorts Report

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

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Opening Our Minds & Success in Conservation - Plenary 1 - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Building Networks in the K-12 STEM Teaching Workforce

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Laser i3 in Action

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Scaffolding Science Vocabulary Development within Inquiry-Based Instruction

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Autumn-Lynn Harrison - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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