Love spending time with Linda ⌬ Cummings planning for our Summer COAssocSciTeachers Retreat! #TeamPresidents

🌈🎓 Happy #PrideMonth ! Every student & educator deserves to be valued & celebrated for who they are. We are committed to fostering a safe & inclusive learning environment where diversity is embraced, & everyone can thrive. 🌈📚 #AllMeansAll

Western Kansas & Eastern Colorado Science Teachers! Check out this opportunity to engage in an sense-making workshop utilizing OpenSciEd materials at Fort Hays State University #KSSci
Learn more and register: drive.google.com/file/d/1dTFGEV…

Your CAST Presidents are busy planning new ways to support our members! Linda ⌬ Cummings Autumn Rivera

Tantalum reason to come to ChemEd2023! Bring your kids to our special 3-day Creative Encounters ChemEd Kids Camp. While you are in sessions, your kids will be engaged in activities! Gr 2-8; Gr 9-12 are encouraged to contact us to inquire about volunteering creativeencounters.info

So many of us wouldn't be where we are today without the skill, guidance, & caring of teachers.

Whether it's a phone call, a note, or a social media tag, take some time today to thank a teacher who made a difference in your life.

#TAW23
#ThankATeacher
#ThankYouThursday

Next Thursday 5/18, attend this free American Chemical Society webinar that looks at the fundamentals and best practices for chemical management in educational settings, including avenues for individuals to pursue more knowledge. fal.cn/3y8dD

Current & future teachers!

ED's TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000/year to students completing coursework needed to begin a teaching career.

Learn if you’re eligible & how to apply from Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov/understand-aid…

#ThankATeacher #TuesdayTips #TeacherAppreciationDay

CAST will be at all three COLabs. Stop by and say hi!

Congratulations to the winner of the #NSTA Distinguished Service to Science #Education Award, Heidi Schweingruber, director of the Board on Science Education National Academies. The award, sponsored by @AEOP, was presented to Heidi last month at #NSTA 23 Atlanta. 🥳🥳 #STEM #Teacher

How is 'designed for the NGSS' different from 'aligned to the NGSS'?

We use the word “designed” intentionally rather than “aligned” because alignment has come to represent a practice that is insufficient to address the innovations in today's science standards.

🧵 Here’s why:

Thank an outstanding teacher you know by nominating them to be the next Colorado Teacher of the Year! #edcolo #ThankATeacherCO  
cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/teac…

.@beyond100k is thrilled to be participating in the National Network of State Teachers of the Year’s National #STEM Fellows for the virtual event. We’ll be giving a keynote & conducting a breakout session on our mapping process. June 3. NNSTOY @voya
eventbrite.com/e/stem-for-all…

DON’T WAIT! Only 5 days left to submit your session proposal! Share your unique experiences & innovative ideas with other educators.

The deadline for proposals is May 2, get started: bit.ly/3URTMDg
#education #SciEd #STEM #Science #Conference

It’s time for another Guess the Tooth feature, presented by Delta Dental CO! Take a look at the teeth below and see if you can correctly guess the animal they belong to. Drop your guesses in the comments below and be sure to check back in tomorrow for the answer! 🦷

#STEM activities include problem solving skills, creativity and can spark an interest and passion for important subject areas. Here’s a collection of 35 spring activities including science experiments, engineering challenges and math. #Beyond100K
teachingideas.ca/2022/03/28/spr…

The State Board of Education is conducting a survey on the search for the next commissioner of education. The survey will close on Friday, April 28.
surveymonkey.com/r/HK7TMW9
All responses to this survey will be directly collected and compiled by consultants with McPherson &…

Educators! You can get involved today and make a change for kids, your community, and the world. This #EarthDay , sign up to help us field test three upcoming Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides on Energy, Oceans, and Climate Action. s.si.edu/3m24YR4

Don't forget April 30 is the last day for the early bird registration rate -- things are getting exciting! Please spread to the word to chemistry teachers at your school or school board who are not on Twitter!

The 2023 Equity & Excellence Conference, “Strengthening and Expanding Practices: All Students & All Educators Emerging Stronger,” is Nov. 1-2. To submit a proposal for a 60-min breakout session at the conference, click the link below to learn more!
cde.state.co.us/equityandexcel…