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A message from the Director of Elementary & Secondary Education | ||
NASA believes that by increasing the number of students involved in NASA-related activities at the elementary and secondary education levels more students will be inspired and motivated to pursue higher levels of study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, courses. To achieve this objective, NASA will engage students, educators, families, and institutions. When students are inspired, they are motivated to learn more and assume more difficult challenges, such as those posed in the study of higher levels of mathematics and science. To continue challenging these students, educators must be provided with the tools, experiences, and opportunities to further their education and participate in unique NASA learning experiences to enhance their knowledge of STEM. NASA programs will emphasize family involvement, which has been shown to enhance student achievement. Finally, NASA will support the role of educational institutions, which provide the framework to unite students, families, and educators for educational improvement. | ||
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The Office of Education strives to ensure that underrepresented and underserved students participate in NASA education and research programs to encourage more of these students to pursue STEM careers. NASA recognizes the role of teachers, faculty and families in the development of successful students. The Office of Education will continue to focus on enhancing the capabilities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities to contribute to the research needs of the NASA Mission Directorates. The Office of Education also will work to encourage these institutions to collaborate with K-12 teacher preparation programs to improve the quality and diversity of STEM teachers. |
NASA Education Pathfinder Initiatives
NASA-sponsored educational opportunities.
International Space Station: National Laboratory Education Concept Development Report
This report explores the potential of the space station to support educational projects and to engage, inspire, and educate students, teachers, and faculty in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
STS-118: First Flight of an Educator Astronaut
NASA Explorer Schools
El Noticiero de NASA
Hispanic Community Newsletter on Mathematics and Science Education
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