Archive: January is for Advocacy: NSTA Legislative Initiatives for 2026

Topics to be discussed:

  • An update on federal funding following the Continuing Resolution set to expire on January 30
  • An overview of key federal education programs important to science education
  • A look at efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and the potential impact on essential federal education programs
  • Expected Congressional actions this year that will affect K-12 schools and higher education
  • An in-depth introduction to the new NSTA Legislative Action Center and why your advocacy matters more than ever

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "I appreciate effort NSTA puts into the advocacy, especially the updated website including the Legislative Action Center."
  • "I appreciate the efforts NSTA is taking to advocate for science education. We need more government support to continue to prepare the next generation of scientists."
  • "I really appreciated how clear and actionable the seminar was. The overview of NSTA’s 2026 legislative priorities was engaging, and the practical advocacy strategies were the most interesting and useful part for me."

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