National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) 2025

Every year the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) hosts a national conference on science education open to member and nonmember science educators. NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.

Friday, March 28

Charting the Course: A 14-Organization Community Effort to Build Data Literacy and Data Science Learning Progressions

Eric Wong, Aaron Reedy, Christel Bruno, Kate Miller

1:20 PM – 2:20 PM, Pennsylvania Convention Center – 307

We explore the need for cross-disciplinary learning progressions in data literacy and data science and the community-driven work underway to create such a framework. Attendees learn how these learning pathways equip learners with data-driven skills and collaborate on the science-specific vision.

Takeaways: Understanding of the critical need for structured learning progressions in data literacy and data science. Practical tools and strategies for integrating learning progressions into educational and training programs. Networking opportunities with peers and field experts to collaborate on solutions.

Saturday, March 29

Precipitating Change with Alaskan Schools: Bridging Indigenous and Western Science While Modeling Mitigation of Coastal Erosion

Texas Raymond, Carolyn Staudt

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM, Pennsylvania Convention Center – 122 A

Precipitating Change with Alaskan Schools is a National Science Foundation-funded project with Alaskan Native communities, multiple universities, and the Concord Consortium. Together, we are exploring approaches to designing, testing, and refining multi-perspective for middle school students.

Teachers and students investigate coasts and coastal change involving both Indigenous and Western science approaches, as well as diving into related areas, including history, culture, and community decision-making.

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