Library Makers: Growing A Community for Lifelong Learners and Leaders is an initiative designed to share resources and learnings about how library makerspaces have and will continue to shift their services and programming post-pandemic. Supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), this project prioritizes diverse and inclusive community building, […]
National Science Foundation: Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning for K-12 (CAMEL)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a new solicitation called Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning for K-12 (CAMEL) : Read the full NSF solicitation here. The program is funding collaborations between researchers, data scientists, and education practitioners to co-design datasets for studying and improving K-12 math education. Funding for the program’s first […]
The 2025 State of Black Health Conference: A Gathering, Call to Action, and Movement
By: Nisaa Kirtman, Alex Gurn, Ayesha Boyce, Michelle Rosenthal, and LaShaune Johnson Photo by Nisaa Kirtman, Day 1 of the State of Black Health Conference “I left feeling affirmed, connected, and refueled. This was more than a conference—it was a movement.” – Conference Participant That sentiment, voiced by one attendee, captures the essence of the […]
Reflecting on the ASTC and NIH SciEd 2025 annual conferences: Part 2
Part 2: Community-building tips for meeting organizers and participants By Kristin Bass, PhD, Director of Research Development Two of my professional highlights this fall were attending the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) annual conference in San Francisco, and the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) SciEd meeting for PreK-12 science education projects, held virtually. […]
U.S. Department of Education: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects (FIPSE-SP)
The U.S. Department of Education just announced a new competition for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education–Special Projects (FIPSE-SP) due Wednesday, December 3rd. It includes funds for AI education (including professional development for K-12 teachers) and for short-term workforce development programs. Awards can range from $600K to $4M for 48 months. Applications require […]