6 things to know about quality K–12 science education in July 2026
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The State of K–8 Science Curriculum: Trends, Gaps, and the Road Ahead The Center for Education Market Dynamics recently released a report describing the state of the K–8 science curriculum market. The findings shared include most commonly selected science programs, their alignment with the NGSS according to an independent review by EdReports, and what these purchasing trends mean for the field. See the report here.
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New STEM Teaching Tool: What Concerns Should we be Discussing About Using AI in Education?
STEM Teaching Tool #109 outlines thirteen important considerations related to the use of AI in education. These considerations are organized into several categories: overarching concerns about the AI political economy and social power; harms that occur during AI model development and training, and harms that occur during use by students, teachers, and educational leaders. See the practice brief here.