The U.S. Department of Education is funding a five-year, nearly $8 million study in South Florida to determine if gamification can help improve fifth grade science scores. Under this initiative, ...

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WASHINGTON — Science and engineering education needs to be prioritized from preschool through fifth grade, and state policymakers should ensure these subjects are taught comprehensively, frequently, ...

A challenge faced by U.S. schools in light of new standards is how to make elementary science education more robust. To help address this challenge, an expert committee will provide evidence-based ...