Theme of the month

Theme of the Month

Join us each month as we focus on a topic of interest to STEM Teacher Leaders with a webinar panel, open discussion, resources and blog post. 

January 2022

Social Justice in the Science Classroom



This month's theme, moderated by Kirstin Milks and David Upegui, will explore a wide range of specific, documented ways in which teachers effectively incorporate social justice ideas and practices in their science classes.


Social Justice in the Science Classroom
Recorded: January 12th at 6:30pm ET
Moderator: Kirstin Milks
Panelists:David Upegui, Salina Gray, and Sam Long

 
 

Intro Blog

David Upegui and Kirstin Milks
David Upegui and Kirstin Milks kick off the January 2022 theme with a blog post that addresses issues of social injustice and the potential that science education has to be a force for improving our individual lives as well as our collective society.

Discussion

In this facilitated discussion, we will explore a wide range of specific, documented ways in which teachers effectively incorporate social justice ideas & practices in their science classes. We invite your participation!

Webinar Panel

Recorded: January 12th at 6:30pm ET

Moderator: Kirstin Milks     Panelists: David Upegui, Salina Gray, and Sam Long

 

Synthesis Brief

Brian Drayton
In this brief, Brian Drayton provides a synthesis of this month's theme "Social Justice in the Science Classroom," that highlights key points and suggested recommendations discussed by those who participated in this month's discussion and webinar panel.