Archive: Learn and Lead – Lunch Edition: The Future of Science Instruction: Why OpenSciEd is Leading the Way, July 21, 2025

Science education is evolving—and OpenSciEd is leading the way. Join us for Learn and Lead: The Future of Science Instruction, a powerful web seminar designed for education leaders, curriculum specialists, and forward-thinking educators who want to understand why OpenSciEd is setting a new standard for science instruction. 

This session will introduce the instructional shifts at the heart of the OpenSciEd model, including how they promote deeper learning for all and student-driven inquiry. You’ll also hear compelling data and real-world testimonials from districts and classrooms that have adopted OpenSciEd—highlighting measurable impacts on student engagement, achievement, and teacher practice.

Key Takeaways: 

  • A clear introduction to OpenSciEd’s instructional shifts and their benefits 
  • How OpenSciEd supports student-centered, phenomena-based learning 
  • Data and testimonials that showcase OpenSciEd’s success in real classrooms 
  • Insights into how you can lead this shift in your school or district 

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.

We invite you to register for upcoming web seminars at NSTA.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "I appreciate how OpenSciEd fosters engagement."
  • "It was very well organized. It was a great overview with A LOT packed into a limited time."
  • "Organized chaos! I loved the video discussion with the teacher providing her feedback on her classroom structure during her science lessons."
  • "The information was presented clearly and having the videos to see how teachers and students are using the information was very helpful."
  • "This was a great way to get information out in a quick, yet feasible way to educators as they continue to enjoy their summer."

A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' account page for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.

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