Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th.

Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your classroom. However, beyond all the hype there’s one underestimated resource that’s truly deserving of our attention: educators who’ve been doing this for years. In this trailer, you’ll hear from host and educator Ana Torres as she explains her season-long journey of learning from the experiences and lessons of seasoned educators from around the world. Their stories will make you laugh, make you cry, and—just maybe—change the way you think. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a thing.

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Tune in to the finale of Science Connections with elementary educator and recipient of the 2023 Anton Banko Award for Excellence in Teaching Elementary Science, Kate Bala. In this episode, Kate shares teaching tips on how she seamlessly integrates science with other content areas to give students an engaging, phenomena-based learning experience. Listen to hear about Kate’s unique teaching style and the helpful tips she offers to make science the superhero of any classroom.

To learn more about the resources Kate shares, check out the following:

• Dive into The Wonder of Science for list of phenomenon for each NGSS grade band.
• Read Sharing Books, Talking Science, to start integrating literacy into your own science lessons.

Join us as we sit down with doctoral student and 2023 NSTA keynote speaker, Minerva Contreras. Listen as Minerva tells her science story, discusses the benefits of storytelling in science, and shares how diverse representation and inclusion in science opens doors for students.

And don’t forget to grab your Science Connections study guide to track your learning!

For more from Minerva, check out these resources:

• Watch the latest episode of Crash Course en Español, Biología
• Check out the posters Eric's students made that highlight Minerva.
• Hear more of Minerva’s story by tuning into her episode on Story Collider.
• Keep up to date with Minerva by following her on Instagram and Twitter.
• Catch Minerva in person at the 2023 NSTA National Conference.