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Resource | The Use of Theory in Research on Broadening Participation in PreK–12 STEM Education: Information and guidance for prospective DRK–12 grantees
This paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly because some of…
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Announcement | Now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows program!
CADRE is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows cohort! The CADRE Fellows program provides professional growth opportunities for early career professionals in the field of STEM education research. Through a series of capacity-building activities, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be successful and effective in this field, become more…
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Resource | 2018 Informational Webinars on DRK-12 Solicitation 17-584 Resources
Watch a recording of the 2018 DRK-12 Solication Webinar (use the bookmarks on left side of recording to jump to content of interest):  Webinar held August 14, 2018 Webinar held September 13, 2018 For resources on preparing and submitting your NSF Proposal, including the solicitation and the PAPPG, visit our toolkit.
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Announcement | Webinar: Give Your Proposal A Competitive Edge with a Great Evaluation Plan
EvaluATE is hosting a webinar on August 22 at 1PM ET on the essential elements of an effective evaluation plan. EvaluATE is the evaluation resource center for the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, so the webinar will focus on proposals for the ATE program, but there should be helpful tips for DRK-12 proposal writers. Learn more and register
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Announcement | The NSF 2026 Big Idea Machine
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine is an opportunity for researchers, the public, and other interested stakeholders to contribute to NSF's mission to support basic research and enable new discoveries that drive the  U.S. economy, enhance national security, and advance knowledge to sustain the country's global leadership in science and engineering.  NSF has released a toolkit that includes…
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Early Career News | Applied STEM Coursework, High School Dropout Rates, and Students with Learning Disabilities
Jay Plasman (2015-16 CADRE Fellow) and Michael Gottfried co-authored this article for Educational Policy (EPX).
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Resource | Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3
Research Says Early Learning in Science and Mathematics MattersQuality early STEM experiences provide a critical foundation for learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in ways that facilitate later learning. Early childhood educatorshave a unique opportunity to benefit all students by bringing the STEM disciplines into greater balance with literacy, reducing early…
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Announcement | Upcoming Webinars on NSF DRK-12 Solicitation
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research preK-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. REGISTER If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
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Event | Informational Webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation (17-584)
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research K-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. WEBINAR RECORDING AND SLIDES If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
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Event | Informational Webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation (17-584)
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research K-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. WEBINAR RECORDING AND SLIDES If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
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Newsletter | July 2018 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, News keeps coming in from NSF! They recently announced a number of ways that researchers can positively influence the future of preK-12 STEM education research: a new  STEM education advisory panel (congratulations to the DRK-12 awardees who have been named to the panel), an opening for a science education program officer in DRL (more DRK-12 projects focus on science than…
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Event | Virtual Office Hours for ITEST Program Applicants with NSF
You are invited to join NSF ITEST Program Officer Dr. Robert Russell for virtual office hours on the 2018 ITEST solicitation:  Tuesday, July 31, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET or Friday, August 3, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET These are informal sessions where you will be able to ask questions about the upcoming ITEST Solicitation. You are encouraged to review the ITEST Solicitation…
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Event | Virtual Office Hours for ITEST Program Applicants with NSF
You are invited to join NSF ITEST Program Officer Dr. Robert Russell for virtual office hours on the 2018 ITEST solicitation:  Tuesday, July 31, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET or Friday, August 3, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET These are informal sessions where you will be able to ask questions about the upcoming ITEST Solicitation. You are encouraged to review the ITEST Solicitation…
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Early Career News | Former CADRE Fellow receives Fulbright grant
Christina Bosch (2015-16 CADRE Fellow) was one of fourteen UMass Amherst students/alumni to be awarded a 2018-19 Fulbright grant. In 2019 she will research teacher attitudes toward inclusive education in Chile.
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Event | Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Spring 2019 Conference; Washington, DC
To learn more, visit https://www.sree.org/pages/conferences.php. DRK-12 Presenters: Kyle Cox*, University of North Carolina at Charlotte *Denotes CADRE Fellow or Fellows alumnus
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Event | National Council on Measurement in Education 2019 NCME Annual Meeting; Toronto, ON, Canada
To learn more, visit https://ncme.connectedcommunity.org/meetings/annual. DRK-12 Presenters: Paul Cobb, Vanderbilt University; Kara Jackson, University of Washington; Marsha Ing, University of California, Riverside
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Event | League for Innovation in the Community College 2019 Innovations Conference; New York, NY
To learn more, visit https://www.league.org/inn2019.
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Event | International Society for Design and Development in Education 2019 ISDDE Conference; Pittsburgh, PA
To learn more, visit https://sites.google.com/view/isdde2019/.
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Event | Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development 2019 ASCD Conference on Teaching Excellence; Orlando, FL
To learn more, visit http://www.ascd.org/conferences/past-and-future-conferences.aspx.
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Event | American Educational Research Association 2019 AERA Annual Meeting; Toronto, ON, Canada
To learn more, visit http://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/Annual-Meeting/2019-Annual-Meeting-Theme. DRK-12 Presenters: Melissa Braaten*, University of Colorado Boulder; Christa Haverly*, Michigan State University Jim Bywater* and Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia Kyle Cox*, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jenny Dauer*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Leslie Dietiker and Meghan…
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Event | American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) 71st Annual Meeting; Louisville, KY
To learn more, visit https://aacte.org/professional-development-and-events/annual-meeting.
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Event | Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education 2019 SIGCSE Global Conference; Chengdu, China
To learn more, visit https://sigcse.org/sigcse/events/global.
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Event | Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2019 SITE International Conference; Las Vegas, NV
To learn more, visit http://site.aace.org/conf/. DRK-12 Presenters: Nick Lux, Shannon Willoughby, Bryce Hughes, Brock LaMeres, Elaine Westbrook, and Barrett Frank, Montana State University
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Event | International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) 81st Annual Conference; Kansas City, MO
To learn more, visit https://www.iteea.org/Activities/Conference/ITEEA_Conference_2019.aspx#tabs.
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