VISTA in Action–Teacher Inspires Students with Science
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Published: January 25, 2013
The students are in teacher Laurie Goss's second-grade class at Taylor Elementary, a newly designated science, technology, engineering, and mathemat
Virginia Tech to Deliver VISTA Professional Development for Science Teachers in Southwest Virginia
Published: January 24, 2013
Elementary teachers and middle/high school science teachers in southwest Virginia can enroll now in free professional development programs at Virginia Tech, which will be partnering with the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA) as an implementation site for t
Fall 2012 Newsletter from George Mason Center for Restructuring Education in Science in Technology (CREST)
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Published: December 24, 2012
As we complete year two of the VISTA project, I am pleased to report that VISTA remains on course to successfully fulfill its mission of building a research- based
Green Scene: Taylor Students Present Climate Change Solution to Scientists
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Published: December 217, 2012
n this week's episode, Green Scene features Taylor Elementary School's Climate Change Project.
Students and Teachers Explore Outer Space
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Published: August 17, 2012
This summer, Virginia students and teachers in grades 4-6 explored the possibilities of life on Mars as part of the Virginia Initiative for
Local Students Become Scientists in Training
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Published: August 14, 2012
About 50 local students spent part of the summer transforming water into oxygen and trying to create a self-sustaining colony on T
VISTA Welcomes Elementary Teachers for 2012 Camps
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Published: Published: June 26, 2012
VISTA's Elementary Science Institute (ESI) kicked off on June 26 by welcoming more than 100 elementary teachers for a month-long professional development event being hosted at three sites: George Mason Universi
Spring 2012 Newsletter from George Mason Center for Restructuring Education in Science and Technology (CREST)
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Published: May 31, 2012
Spring 2012 Newsletter from George Mason Center for Restructuring Education in Science and Technology (CREST)
Northrop Grumman Provides $1 Million Grant to Support Mason's VISTA Program Promoting Improved STEM Education
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Published: May 14, 2012
In support of George Mason University's efforts to promote innovative and effective teac
Virginia Students Make New Gains on National Science Test
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Published: May 10, 2012
The percentage of Virginia eighth graders meeting or exceeding the rigorous national standard for proficiency in science increased significantly in 20
Is Your Soil Sick? Students explore a new kind of testing - of soil - and learn about plant needs and how to analyze results.
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Published: April/May 2012
Students explore a new kind of testing of soil and learn about plant needs and how to analyze results.
Boeing Funds VISTA Program to Promote STEM Education
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Published: March 23, 2012
In support of Mason’s efforts to promote education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), The Boeing Com
Innovative Learning and Teaching Inspires the Next Generation of Scientists
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Published: March 9, 2012
One of the leading science educators in Virginia, Donna R.
Education Students Present at State Conference
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Published: Decemeber 2, 2011
Roanoke, Va--If there's one thing that Averett faculty understand, it's that the more real-world experience their students have, the better they are prepared for b
VISTA Presentations at the VAST Professional Development Institute
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Published: September 13, 2011
he following sessions will be presented on VISTA at the VAST Professional Development Institute on November 17-19, 2011 in Roanoke, VA.
Preparing and Motivating Teachers and Students to Think Like Scientists
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Published: September 6, 2011 by VISTA staff
Pages: 28-29
Virginia--The Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA
VISTA Concludes Summer Programs Around the State
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Published: August 31, 2011 by VISTA Staff
Fairfax, VirginiaThe Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA) based in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) successfully conducted elem
First-ever VISTA Summer Science Camp Makes Big Splash
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Published: August 5, 2011 by Jim Ducibella
Williamsburg, Va--Virginia's beaches are in trouble. Swimmers are getting sick. The water looks ugly.
VISTA Helps Create Innovative Learning and Teaching in STEM Fields
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Published: July 6, 2011 by Catherine Ferraro
Fairfax, Va-Nearly a year into the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA) project, Mason is already making great progress to help engage students and teachers in science
VCU gets $5.1 million grant to train science teachers
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Published: November 09, 2010
Richmond, Va--The U.S.Department of Education has awarded a $5.1 million grant to Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education to improve science teaching in central Vi
VCU School of Education awarded $5.1M grant
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Published: November 8, 2010
RICHMOND, Va(AP) - The U.S.Department of Education has awarded a $5.1 million grant to Virginia Commonwealth University's School of
VCU Awarded $5.1 Million to Improve Science Education
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Published: November 8, 2010
Richmond, Va -- The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education has received $5.1 million from the U.S Department of Education to improve science teaching and student learning, especially in high-need
W&M’s School of Ed Awarded $5 Million for Science Education
October 5, 2010
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Erin Zagursky, University Relations
(757) 221-1020, eazagu@wm.edu --
(Williamsburg, Va.)– The William & Mary School of Education has been awarded $5 million as part of a larger U.S. Department of Education grant to improve science teaching and student learning in Virginia schools.
GMU in Running for Federal Grant
by Karin Kapsidelis
from Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 17, 2010
Richmond, Va. -- George Mason University will receive a $28.5 million grant to improve science education if it can secure a 20 percent private-sector match by Sept. 8.
The grant from the U.S.
George Mason University to Lead Partnership of Six State Universities on $28.5 Million Grant to Improve Science Education in Virginia
by Karin Kapsidelis
from Richmond Times-Dispatch, August 17, 2010
Richmond, Va. -- George Mason University will receive a $28.5 million grant to improve science education if it can secure a 20 percent private-sector match by Sept. 8.
The grant from the U.S.
Mason to Lead Partnership on $28.5 Million Education Grant
by Jennifer Edgerly
from The Mason Gazatte, August 16, 2010
George Mason University has been selected to receive a $28.5 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant from the U.S.
