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A list of resources about equity and diversity from NSTA and other reputable sources curated by the NSTA Preservice Teacher Preparation Committee. The general structure and organization for the collection is as follows: (1) Readings from NSTA and/or other reputable sources. (2) Blog posts and other sources. (3) NSTA Journal Articles as supplemental readings. (4) Subfolders with additional resources for building a professional library.
General Science Postsecondary
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This NAP resource is general to teaching, learning, and schooling, with clear connections to science education.
This chapter from the Frameworks for K-12 Science Education deals with Equity and Diversity in Science & Engineering Education and makes great reading materials.
These seven case studies of diverse student groups accompany Appendix D and provide examples of strategies classroom teachers can use to ensure that the NGSS are accessible to all students
Social injustices are seen in our classrooms with respect to school discipline, tracking students by perceived ability, displaced family engagement, and access to high-quality science instruction, especially for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students. This ultimately creates systemic issues that contribute to student inequities in the science classroom. This blog offers suggestions on actions that can help create an anti-racist classroom.
Ambitious Science Teaching outlines a powerful framework for science teaching to ensure that instruction is rigorous and equitable for students from all backgrounds. This link is where various tools are hosted.