iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Attending #NSTAFall25 & want to learn how to support HQIM implementation & customization? Come hangout w/ Molly Leifeld from Saint Paul Public Schools & I @ 3:40 PM in 101D. We’ll be sharing lessons from our 5-year collaboration AND sharing 20 FREE customized, MN standards-aligned #OpenSciEd units!

010

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The @5dassessment.bsky.social team at BSCS collaborated w/ sci T leaders in Saint Paul Public Schools to customize HQIM to better engage Ss’ interests & sci-linked identities. Ts used info from Ss & standards to identify alt phenomena to anchor revised assessments that they will pilot this fall.

221

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 02/06/2025

I wrote about the 23-year-old crypto bro with effectively no relevant work experience, who @alondra.bsky.social revealed is sitting in meetings, not paying attention, and then giving the thumbs up/thumbs down on whether they can get their NSF grants...

2921641053

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I was wondering why my work travel was so expensive, and airlines charging more for 1 passenger vs 2 explains it. See sample fares on @americanair.bsky.social for PHL-MSP, a route I usually fly: $847 for 1 and $390 for 2. Ridiculous.

020

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging." Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. I wrote about my decision in TIME. time.com/7285045/resi...

time.com

Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress

I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.

471171195921

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Dr. Diaz Eaton up to Good Trouble @mathprofcarrie.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

For the rest of the fiscal year, no new contracts will be issued for STEM Ed, ‘DEIA,’ pathways into STEM, STEM Ed research, climate, environment, or EJ. This Friday, we’re expecting another large tranche of abrupt grant terminations, and the abrupt archiving of at least four more EDU programs. 2/5

33812

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

BSCS Science Learning @bscs.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Join our team! 🍎 🧪 We're seeking a Director of Marketing with deep expertise in K-12 education to lead us through the process of establishing marketing and sales structures for our professional services. Learn more and how to apply here: bscs.org/connect/employment-opportunities/ #EduSky #SciEd

001

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Amen! Thank you, @corybooker.com, for YOUR leadership and FIGHT on behalf of the Democratic Party! +…

572999686

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

NEW: The number of new grants handed out by the National Science Foundation since President Donald Trump took office has fallen by nearly 50% compared with the same 2-month period 1 year ago. | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

science.org

NSF has awarded almost 50% fewer grants since Trump took office

The reasons aren’t clear—and the agency’s director claims the president’s policies haven’t slowed grant awards

08373

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Great to see Wissahickon School District science Ts attending #NSTASpring25 in Philadelphia. Access to high quality PL is important for helping teachers align their classroom practices with the new PA science standards. Looking forward to hearing how the district implements #PASTEELS K-12!

010

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

It was a packed house this morning! If you missed us, we posted the slides on our website: www.5dassessment.org/events-servi.... We also offer customized professional learning to support your educators in using our tools. Please get in touch if we can be of service! #NGSS #NGSSchat #SciEd

000

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

How does cutting teacher preparation grants help our teacher shortage problem?

thehill.com

110

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

My organization, @bscs.bsky.social, was founded over 60 yrs ago in response to Sputnik & the recognition that rapid investment in #SciEd was needed to spur innovation. Investment in education research has given rise to HQIM, like #OpenSciEd, & new ways to promote shifts in classroom practices. 1/4

111

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Come hang out with me at #NSTASpring25 on Friday morning to learn about heuristics and tools for identifying phenomena to frame meaningful instruction and assessment opportunities. I know it's early, but it'll be fun! #NGSSchat #SciEd

031

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Research can improve sci teaching in rural areas. With #NSFFunding, we designed & tested the impact of an online course to help Ts better engage Ss & help Ss see themselves as doers of sci. We found big impacts on the quality of Ts assessments & teaching practices. Invest in Ss. Protect #NSFFunding.

030

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Philip Bell @philipbell.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

At #NSTAPhilly25 this week, the UW Seattle @stemteachingtool.bsky.social team & our colleagues will host 12 sessions on equity-focused #SciEd and #ClimateChange education. Join us! Please share and help spread the word through your networks! #NSTA in Philly MARCH 27-29 my.nsta.org/conferences/...

Flyer showing a girl holding a turtle outdoors, another girl recording data on a clipboard, and a teacher smiling on.

STEMTeachingTools.org
Free Teacher Learning Resources to Support NGSS Implementation

What Are They?

The National Research Council's A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the resulting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) represent a new vision to help all students understand the natural and built world. As educators realize this new vision, many problems of practice come up. STEM Teaching Tools are co-authored by teachers and researchers to illuminate these issues and give advice about how to accomplish specific pieces of the NGSS. The resources are short. direct. easily shareable, and offer links to other useful tools.

WHY THEY MATTER TO YOU

Teachers need tools to reflect on how their teaching aligns with the NGSS & NRC Framework vision These teacher learning resources have been designed to be easily shared with others.

District staff & PD providers can use these tools in professional development to support implementation of the new vision.

Schoolleaders can use the tools to understand crucial aspects of the new vision for K-12 science education and then implement plans to support teachers' professional growth.

FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
THROUGH THE ACESSE PROJECT (COSSS.ORG/ACESSE)

STEM Teaching Tools @ NSTA
Philadelphia| March 26-29, 2025

All sessions held in the
Pennsylvania Convention Center- 203 B

Thursday, March 27

8:00-9:00 AM: Teaching about the Intersections of Biology, Race, and Racism:
Strategies, Curriculum Resources, and Research
12:30-2:00 PM: How to Adapt Instructional Materials to Focus on Climate Justice
(Physics)
2:20-3:20 PM: Engaging Students in Talking About Indigenous Sovereignty and
Climate Systems
3:40-4:40 PM: Climate Justice Overview: Priority Areas and Approaches

Friday, March 28

8:00-9:00 AM: Supporting Equity and Justice Through Science Instruction: The Road
Traveled and the One Ahead
9:20-10:20 AM: Using Art Pedagogy in Science Class to Teach Climate Justice
1:00-2:30 PM: Supporting All Students in Making Sense of Phenomena By Building
All of Their Intellectual Resources
2:40-3:40 PM: Engaging in Climate Science Education Through Connections to
Everyday Life, Equity, and Justice
4:00-5:00 PM: Supporting Youths' Climate Emotions as Authentic Dimensions of
Sensemaking

Saturday, March 29

8:30-10:00 AM: Making Science Instruction Compelling for All Students: How to
Integrate the Cultural Lives of Your Students into Your Teaching
10:20-11:20 AM: Core Practices that Center Justice in Ambitious Teaching
11:40 AM-1:10 PM: Get Your Students Outside to Learn Science!
Visit stemteachingtools.org for more than 100 resources
on justice-centered science and climate education!

Visit stemteachingtools.org for more than 100 resources
on justice-centered science and climate education!

295

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Thankful for teachers like @historycomics.bsky.social who continue to shine light and truth in these dark and noisy times. #BeLikeSmyth

100

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Yup. “The abrupt termination of $600 million in federal grants for teacher recruitment and retention ranks among the most hurtful and counterproductive actions of the new Trump administration – and that’s saying a lot.” www.newsobserver.com/opinion/arti...

newsobserver.com

False fears about DEI kill critical funding for teachers in high-needs NC schools | Opinion

These funds are not about DEI. They are about a situation best described in capital letters as DIRE.

069

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

BSCS Science Learning @bscs.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The results are in, and teachers are raving about BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life! If your school or district is looking for a new high school biology program, look no further. Learn more here and how to contact us for more information: bscs.org/biology 🍎🧪 #EduSky

032

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

5D Assessment Project @5dassessment.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Attending #NSTASpring25 in Philly? Come join @abeslo.bsky.social & @bpenuel.bsky.social Fri 3/28 @ 8 AM to explore tools to ID alternative phenomena that will better engage your students’ interests and identities. Learn more www.5dassessment.org/events-servi.... #NGSS

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Jen Jennings @jenjennings.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Regional Educational Laboratories are Congressionally mandated. They can't just be cancelled. Has someone sued? Via the Mathematica statement:

051

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does. Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does: (1/14)

20763072366

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Thank you @danielalcazar.bsky.social, @sjloper.bsky.social, & team for organizing the #NSFFunded #LocalizeHQIM conference. It was a great opportunity to learn how practitioners, researchers, & leaders from all levels are trying to support meaningful sci learning for Ss. #NGSSchat #EduSky #SciEd

040

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Amidst all of the chaos, I’m looking forward to reuniting w/ & meeting new colleagues who have been supporting teachers in customizing high-quality instructional materials to support meaningful science learning opportunities for Ss. Hope to share what we figure out together! #NGSSchat #EduSky

080

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Resources for scientists who are being threatened or targeted below from the @nationalacademies.org www.nationalacademies.org/chr/resource...

nationalacademies.org

5247152

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Alex Knapp @thealexknapp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Hello out there scientists. If you're having meetings or grants or anything else impacted by freeze of NSF meetings, please feel free to reach out to me to share your story. Signal: thealexknapp.79 Email: aknapp@forbes.com

13909422

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Would you like to learn more about how the #NSFfunded @5dassessment.bsky.social tools and processes can help you design/adapt phenomenon-driven science assessments that engage your Ss' interests and identities? Sign up to attend a FREE webinar this Thursday 5 PM ET. #SciEd #NGSS #EduSky

022

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I cannot understate the devastation that losing #NSF funding would have on K-12 education. For example, #NSF-funded research informed the design of the #OpenSciEd instructional model, which has enhanced Ss & Ts access to HQIM. Share w/ legislators how NSF has impacted you & to protect this funding.

1108

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The White House announcement of the 2021-23 #PAEMST winners got lost amidst the transition. Can we re-elevate & celebrate these amazing educators? paemst.nsf.gov/recognition I have had the privilege of working with several on this list. Congratulations! #EduSky #NGSS

paemst.nsf.gov

0102

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Looking for a “green-lit” #NGSS aligned HS biology program? Consider the @bscs.bsky.social Biology program. Thankful for the opportunity to learn about this amazing program from @cindygay.bsky.social & @jcproby.bsky.social. Learn more: bscs.org/educator_res... #EduSky #SciEd

1104

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

We've updated the 5D Assessment website w/ our latest journal article about how educators consider what they know about their students' interests when choosing phenomena for assessment. This research informed the design of our tools & processes. Learn more: www.5dassessment.org. #EduSky #NGSS #SciEd

082

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I was honored testify about our work to the NASEM committee that produced this report on rural STEM education & workforce development. I hope its findings will lead to greater investment & opportunities for rural sci Ts & Ss. Read the report (doi.org/10.17226/28269) & learn more at 5Dassessment.org.

doi.org

K-12 STEM Education and Workforce Development in Rural Areas

Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.

020

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Brian J. Reiser (he/him) @reiserbrianj.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Exited to complete round 4 Professional Learning of the #OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test Facilitator Academy at @sesp-nu.bsky.social. We opened with dinosaurs and quickly got down to serious work, preparing to support our K-5 teachers in 9 partner states with their 4th unit in the field test.

1162

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

BSCS Science Learning @bscs.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

#ColoradoGivesDay is the time Colorado comes together to help our communities and nonprofits like BSCS Science Learning! You can donate today to directly support our work to change the landscape of K-12 science education!! coloradogives.org/donate/BSCS-co 🍎🧪 #EduSky #BestDaytoGive #SciEd

Image of teachers in a room during science professional learning.

011

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Johanna Br ⌬wn @johannabrown.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Just recently with the fantastic @abeslo.bsky.social! I think the key for it was having us do authentic shared and creative work together as we developed 5D Assessment tasks! @5dassessment.bsky.social

021

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

If you missed our presentation at #NCTE24 , you can see all of our slides at this QR code. #TeachingWithComics #NCTE #ncte @dansantat.bsky.social

02410

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Dr. Betina Hsieh (she/her/ 她） @profhsieh.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Okay, here it is & apologies if we’re mutuals and I missed you or added you mistakenly. Did this quickly 💜 go.bsky.app/37j58hn

165221

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

It was a busy week in New Orleans networking with educators committed to supporting meaningful science learning opportunities for students. I've posted the resources that we shared on our project website, 5Dassessment.org. Please share & reach out with any questions!

120

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Hi! I'm a Senior Science Educator @ BSCS Science Learning, where I design & study the efficacy of research-driven instructional materials & professional learning programs to promote meaningful science learning. I'm a teacher at heart & thrive when I'm working alongside teachers. #EduSky #SciEd #NGSS

171

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Follow @5dassessment.bsky.social, the #NSF-funded research project that I co-lead with Bill Penuel from @cuboulder.bsky.social. Learn more about our project at 5Dassessment.org #EduSky #NGSS #SciEd

031

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Monica Sircar, PhD (she/her) @phenomonica.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Science education research (and adjacent) folk! There aren’t a ton of us here yet — let’s find each other! Who am I missing? go.bsky.app/JNyCnkx #SciEd #NARST

174824

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Johanna Br ⌬wn @johannabrown.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Booting up the #SciEd community! Give me a holler and we will put you on the list. go.bsky.app/FdpEmsi Tag who we are missing!

203110

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Spent the day sharing the 5D Assessment Development Tools and Processes w Nexus Academy for Curriculum Leadership district and state leaders. Such great fun - and hard work! Learn more about how to better engage Ss interests & identities through assessment at 5Dassessment.org #EduSky #SciEd #NGSS

082

Reposted by Abe Lo, Ph.D.

Johanna Br ⌬wn @johannabrown.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hey #EduSky! I’m hanging with the @abeslo.bsky.social doing good work in 5D assessment as we work to make educative coherent systems of science education happen! #Science #NGSS #OpenSciEd What do you think makes a great science assessment?

Johanna and Abe taking a smiling selfie in a conference ballroom.

1213

Abe Lo, Ph.D. @abeslo.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Want to learn how to develop/adapt phenomenon-driven assessments that engage your students' interests and identities? Come visit the 5D Assessment Team at NSTA on 11/8 and 11/9. Check out our session schedule, tools, and research at 5Dassessment.org. #EduSky #NGSSchat

112