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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We’re excited to share that Michael Cassidy, TERC Sr Researcher, has been selected as a 2026 EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellow! He will collaborate with peers to contribute to work that ensures AI technology in education benefits all learners, work that strongly aligns with TERC. tinyurl.com/6rkk5tba

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

New Zine from TERC—A Perilous Path Through Physics. Creator Sophie Wang illustrates key themes from Dr. Maria Ong’s landmark research in The Double Bind in Physics Education. Metaphor and narrative show the obstacles, supports, and strategies women of color navigate in physics. tinyurl.com/496kr86n

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Ep 8 features Marcus Deja, Math Learning Consultant at Kent ISD in Michigan. 🔹 Start broad, then get more precise process 🔹 Why teachers should treat AI as a partner for idea generation 🔹 Better tasks + productive struggle + skilled facilitation = students do the thinking youtu.be/pYsUI5tHvr0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

New blog! Annie Sussman shares examples of how listening to students can inform more responsive instruction. Read the blog to learn more. www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

TERC is proud to co-sponsor the Boston screening of Harm in the Water. The award-winning documentary examines the devastating impact of industrial water pollution on Black communities along the Mississippi River. 2/5/26 at 6p.m. Modern Theatre, Suffolk University Free! register: tinyurl.com/y5ssmra8

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Don't forget! The Math Forum's first Listening Session is today from 3:00–3:30 PM EST! It's not too late to join in and learn about the Student and Teacher Reflection Tools. www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Looking for adult ed math curricula? The EMPower series is now available for purchase on Amazon! Mix and match to suit your program’s needs. EMPower math is taught conceptually through collaborative activities and real-world applications for adults. Shop now: hubs.la/Q03Zzgjh0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Check out the latest offering from the Forum's Professional Learning Network — Listening Sessions. Hear from teachers who use the Teacher Reflection and Student Reflection tools and learn how the tools shape and inform their instructional practices in the classroom. tinyurl.com/2x4zy4zy

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

What happens when an AI tool is trained to act like a fifth grader learning fractions? Episode 7 of TERC Tech Talks introduces “Josh,” an AI student who gives preservice teachers a safe way to practice real math conversations. Meet Josh → youtu.be/pL69vNdLaCk

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

In Ep 7 of Tech Talks, Elise and Ken are joined by UNC Chapel Hill Prof. Dionne Cross Francis and PhD student Kathryn Habib. Discover the AI tool designed at UNC — two AI "5th grader's" reasoning and personalities help preservice teachers practice eliciting student thinking. youtu.be/pL69vNdLaCk

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Want the latest in STEM education research and practice? Discover how teachers are using robotics, how paraeducators are building math confidence, what families say young learners really need, how game design supports systems thinking, and how AI tools show up in classrooms. ➡️ hubs.la/Q03X4tdD0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Marilyn Burns leads Sessions 2 of the Speaker Series! Join Marilyn as she shares one-on-one video interviews with students solving arithmetic problems mentally and explains how they reason. Takeaways connect students’ thinking to classroom instruction. Learn more: hubs.la/Q03VRLVZ0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Curious about how early STEM learning can better serve families? 🌟 Discover how centering family voices and community collaboration leads to more inclusive, effective STEM experiences for young learners. tinyurl.com/4tk5nysh

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

What do fractions, a skate shop, and AI tools have in common? In the latest TERC Tech Talks, Elise, Ken, and Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke explore Diffit for Teachers and Goblin Tools. Can AI help teachers support diverse learners while keeping relationships at the heart of teaching? tinyurl.com/2th4yyuz

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Our mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM education for all. #AmericanEducationWeek www.terc.edu

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

How can qualitative meta-synthesis transform research and practice in informal STEM education? Discover insights from a REVISE Center webinar led by the IMS team. Explore the session’s resources to see how this approach can drive deeper understanding in your work. Dive in here: tinyurl.com/mpj9ph8d

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

How can InformalScience.org help your research? Join a free REVISE Center webinar and find out Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3–4pm EST. Learn how to access FREE resources and maximize the potential of your research proposal, ISE project, and evaluation plus more. tinyurl.com/mrxe64b8

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

New TERC Tech Talks! In Pt 1 of Ep 6, Elise and Ken talk with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke about how teachers might use AI as a starting point when differentiating lessons. > AI can spark ideas, but teachers still decide what works. > The student-teacher relationship remains central. youtu.be/M8i6Oh0Kyok

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We're excited to share a new publication from TERC’s Gilly Puttick, Debra Bernstein, and Mike Cassidy! Dive into their latest research to see how teachers’ perception of the important role of systems in biology and game design can support students’ systems thinking. tinyurl.com/yc5vbpkmNew

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Inspiring math teaching starts with strong mentoring! This article highlights how collaborative mentorship helps paraeducators foster equity and deeper mathematical understanding. #EducatorMentoring #TeacherLeadership #Paraeducators tinyurl.com/2k62yef6

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We’re thrilled to see TERC’s Civic Data Project featured in CADRE’s newest newsletter on preK–12 data literacy! This project partners with teachers to co-design activities that help students engage in data inquiry, deepen data literacy, and build data efficacy. tinyurl.com/ym7sn63n

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Help adults build a conceptual understanding of math with EMPower! #NCTMATL25 Booth 1408 💬When I studied math before in my life, it was like fast-paced. Half of it I don't remember. But coming to this math, it doesn't intimidate you ... it invites you.💬 ➡️ hubs.la/Q03My2dm0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Did you know? TERC created the first early algebra curriculum where algebraic ideas grow across grades! Research shows that introducing algebraic thinking early helps students thrive later on. Stop by #NCTMATL25 Booth 1408 to learn more and try out a lesson! Or learn more here ➡️ hubs.la/Q03MxZXt0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

2 hours til the #NCTMATL25 exhibit hall opens. Come by Booth 1408 for a free copy of the MPACT— project-based learning through making units. Teachers say: "Students are thriving with hands-on concepts. My reluctant math learners are learning how to apply math in real concepts." www.terc.edu/mpact3d/

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Will you be at MassCUE Fall Conference? Stop by TERC’s booth in the Atrium for a chance to win a FREE #Zoombinis Clubs Starter Kit!

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The #NCTMATL25 exhibit hall opens at 4pm tomorrow. Visit us at booth 1408 and we'll send you a link to free math materials created by our math and science education experts! @nctm.org

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Episode 4 of TERC Tech Talks gives a rare chance to hear directly from a student Oli, a 10th grader, shares: ⭐ What feels helpful/confusing when AI explains problems ⭐ How they think teachers can tell when answers sound “too AI” ⭐ Why asking a human still beats any app hubs.ly/Q03MyYXL0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

It’s not just about the technology in a classroom! This study reveals how teacher impact changes the way students engage with digital tools, and how factoring that in makes classroom technology more effective. 🔗 Learn more: hubs.la/Q03L_GZR0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Happy #WorldTeacherDay to all those teachers who encourage and support their student's STEM learning.

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Episode 4 of TERC Tech Talks features 10th grader Oli! Hear a student’s perspective on AI and math homework with a real classroom problem and Edubrain. They discuss what works, what doesn’t, and why human support matters most. 🎬 Watch the conversation: hubs.la/Q03LBfGT0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Need help with AI and teaching? TERC Tech Talks, a new video podcast series, makes sense of the fast-changing world of AI tools for learning. Each episode is an unscripted test drive of AI tools in real contexts—successes, challenges, takwaways. Watch hubs.la/Q03J9kXY0 Learn more hubs.la/Q03J9fLW0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

New Available -- TERC Tech Talks Episode 3: Snorkl! Ken Rafanan, Dr. Zac Alstad, Elise Levin-Güracar, and special guest Teresa Lara-Meloy to test drive this multimodal AI tool for learning. Explore how teachers might use it and where the tool shines and stumbles. ▶️ Watch now: hubs.la/Q03JBHtc0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

September TERC Talks is here! 🔅 Free Inquiry Project materials for grades 3–5 science learning 🔅 Strategies to create more inclusive early math instruction 🔅 Episode 2 of TERC Tech Talks tests ChatGPT Study Mode 🔅 Co-created classroom agreements that foster belonging Read now → hubs.la/Q03HPCPD0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Identity Intersections of Indigenous Engineers and Computer Scientists by Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Maria Ong, & Tiffany Smith from 2025 ASEE Annual Conference, explores giving back, Nation building, and integrating traditional Indigenous knowledge with western disciplinary training. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03H3J_w0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

ChatGPT Study Mode keeps students on track… but also gives away a lot. In Episode 2 of TERC Tech Talks, we tested it as 6th graders doing math homework. 🎥 Watch the full episode: hubs.la/Q03HhxZk0 We’d love to hear from you: Would you use AI tools like this with your students?

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

This month’s Moving STEM Forward brings you: 🔹 Strategies to prepare students for AI-driven careers 🔹 Ways to better support neurodivergent learners 🔹 Insights on which AI tools actually work in classrooms 🔹 An award-winning film on water justice See what’s inside ➡️ hubs.la/Q03GydyZ0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Ep 2 of TERC TechTalks is here! Step into the shoes of 6th graders doing math homework. See how ChatGPT Study Mode: ✅ Guides students step by step ✅ Offers lots of hints, maybe too many ✅ Stumbles graphing the solution Curious about AI’s role in learning? this one’s worth a watch. hubs.la/Q03GrGh00

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Have you tried ChatGPT Study Mode yet? In Episode 1 of TERC Tech Talks, Zac and Ken explore how it supports learning, where it rushes ahead, and what it still misses. See what they discovered and tell us what AI tool you want us to test next in comments. youtu.be/KMMLNVHm1VQ

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The AI talent gap starts in the math classroom! Dr. Nadine Bonda, Chair of TERC Board of Trustees, explores how creative math instruction can empower more students for success in STEM and AI in the latest eSchool News blog. Dive into the discussion: lnkd.in/ejTYkQmP

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

August TERC Talks is here! 🔅 Zoombinis Clubs for fun, ready-to-run STEM learning 🔅 Strategies so all students see themselves as mathematicians 🔅 New Video Podcast that test-drives AI tools for teaching 🔅 The surprising power of politeness in AI Read now → hubs.la/Q03CDT7p0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Middle school educator! Curious about bringing robotics and CT into your science classroom? Download Robots in Science materials to get hands-on resources, lesson ideas, and templates to help you boost STEM learning. Make science more interactive! Explore the possibilities: hubs.la/Q03xQHwd0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

TERC staff took the stage at the END 2025 Conference, connecting with educators and researchers worldwide! Ken Rafanan, Nuria Jaumot-Pascual, Teresa Lara-Meloy, Jennifer Knudsen, and Elise Levin-Güracar showcased their Making projects. Learn more: t.co/5P3OxUEP0F

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Ready to inspire your classroom? Discover our brand-new Head Start on Engineering posters—created with families and teachers to celebrate how engineering empowers young kids! Download posters in English, Spanish, and Arabic today and see the difference they make: hubs.la/Q03xQBY80

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

World Listening Day is July 18! We're celebrating by revisiting the inspiring ReSounding Success event, where sound artists and scientists gathered at Eden Farms to explore sound and learning. hubs.la/Q03wHPJZ0

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Sound Travels, the project that led ReSounding Success to celebrate NSF’s 75th Anniversary, is hosting a special soundwalk for World Listening Day. How do you inspire curiosity and awareness through listening in your learning spaces? Join us and celebrate the power of sound! lnkd.in/eF3s3SrW

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Are you a multiple-subjects teacher, a math or computer science teacher, a STEAM specialist, or a librarian with a makerspace? Then these free, downloadable Design-and-Making Units are for you! www.terc.edu/mpact3d/

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

In the July issue of Moving STEM Forward: ⚡New research on CT in STEM games ⚡Your math story could shape a new book ⚡Join PD that teachers how to create equitable, engaging math spaces in your classroom ⚡Zoombinis! Critical thinking meets quirky fun (35% off) Read the newsletter: hubs.la/Q03vFV480

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Harm in the Water won Best Documentary Film at the ESSENCE Film Festival 2025! Congratulations to Martha Merson for her contributions to the film directed by Kendall Moore. #HarmInTheWater #ESSENCEFilmFestival #AwardWinningDocumentary www.essence.com/essencefesti...

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

For 10+ years, TERC projects have explored how making-based learning helps students see the real world value of math—from 3D printing to connecting STEM with entrepreneurship. Making engages curious minds, pulls in those don't see themselves as math people. t.co/YHioKtrRrI t.co/2mc5a4Paeq

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TERC @terc-stem.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Sound Travels, the project that led ReSounding Success to celebrate NSF’s 75th Anniversary, is hosting two special events for World Listening Day. How do you inspire curiosity and awareness through listening in your learning spaces? Join us and celebrate the power of sound! lnkd.in/eF3s3SrW

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