Having trouble finding quality materials to teach the open-ended investigations and crosscutting concepts envisioned by the Next Generation Science Standards? OpenSciEd has developed free, NGSS-aligned curricular units for middle schools (grades 6 to 8) along with teacher professional development.

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A former history teacher and 2016 National Teacher of the Year is among the historic wave of women of color elected to the 116th U.S. Congress. Connecticut Rep. Jahana Hayes discusses her priorities, views on civics and school safety, and concerns in this interview with Education Week.

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