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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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Good Thinking: Make Sense of Science Class

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LASER i3 in New Mexico

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Science: A Work in Progress

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Why Invest in STEM?

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JAYO - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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Earth Optimism Student Video Competition: Conserving Coral Reefs

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

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Zero Barriers in STEM Education Accessibility and Inclusion Workbook

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What's the Code? Coding Robot Movements Using Sound

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Earth Optimism: Change is Positively Possible

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

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Denver Public Schools

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Learning Without Borders (Carol O’Donnell, 2018)

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Channel Challenge!

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Strategic Planning Institute 2013

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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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Fostering Change: Ideas and Best Practices for Diversity in STEM Teaching in K-12 Classrooms

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Attack the Knack

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Inquiry-Based Science Fosters 21st Century Skills

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Where Does the Water Go? Calculating a Neighborhood Water Footprint

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That’s so Meta(cognitive)!

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Enric Sala - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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LASER Focused: A Model for Teaching Inquiry-Based Science to English Learners - 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools
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LASER 2018-2019 District Report: Aurora Public Schools

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Margarita Mora - Earth Optimism Summit 2017

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We're the Smithsonian Science Education Center!

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2013 Biodiversity: Smithsonian Science Education Academy for Teachers

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Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Media Kit

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Laser i3 in Action

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Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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