In a March 25 letter, NARST, AERA, and other education research leaders call on Congress to protect the nation’s education data, research infrastructure, and knowledge base, by safeguarding the IES and broader Education Department staff, leadership, and mission. Read full post and attached letter to Congress.

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:00

Urgent message regarding the Civil Rights Data Collection - Letter to US Secretary of Education

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Urgent message regarding the Civil Rights Data Collection - Letter to US Secretary of Education

On behalf of NARST, President Jennifer co-signed a letter sent to the Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education, from 11 education research associations representing over 35,000 members. It requests that they take swift action to advance the 2025-2026 Civil Rights Data Collection.

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:00

Message from the NARST Presidential Team

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Message from the NARST Presidential Team

A message from the NARST Presidential team to NARST members and US-based members of the science education research community.

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 12:00

Linking Science Educators Program (LSEP)

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Linking Science Educators Program (LSEP)

The Linking Science Educators Program (LSEP) is an initiative designed to contribute to the improvement of science education in countries interested in science education reform.

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 12:00

In Memorium: Phyllis Katz

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In Memorium: Phyllis Katz

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Phyllis Katz on January 24th, 2025. She was a dedicated science educator who made great contributions to the Informal Science Education community.

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 12:00

In memoriam: Peter Fensham

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In memoriam: Peter Fensham

Dear NARST community: We are saddened to share that Emeritus Professor Peter Fensham passed away recently. An article about Peter was written by Dick Gunstone for a Special Issue of Cultural Studies of Science Education. It does a wonderful job of sharing wonderful memories of Peter and the work that he did. He will be sorely missed.

Fri, 09/10/2021 - 12:00

NARST on Social Media

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NARST on Social Media

Do you like to keep up with regular happenings with NARST on social media? Are you connected? See the list of accounts and hashtags that you can follow to stay "in the know" regarding webinars, workshops, announcements, JRST updates, and conference information.

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 12:00

In Memoriam: Norman Lederman

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In Memoriam: Norman Lederman

It is with a heavy heart that we write to you with the sad news of the passing of NARST past president Norman G. Lederman. Norm passed on the morning of February 26, 2021 after a brief and unexpected illness.

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 12:00

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NARST Joins Other Education Research Associations in Issuing Joint Letter to Congress

NARST Joins Other Education Research Associations in Issuing Joint Letter to Congress