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AI Professional Development

SEFS helps Flagler County K-12 teachers bring AI into the Classroom

May 28, 2021

Flagler County K-12 teachers learned how to integrate AI into the classroom in a Scientist in Every Florida School professional development opportunity.

Monika Moorman

Monika Moorman Named SEFS SuperStar Teacher of the Quarter

May 12, 2021

Monika Moorman, a 4th-grade teacher at Central Park Elementary in Broward County has been named the SEFS SuperStar Teacher of the Quarter.

Do you know a SEFS SuperStar Teacher?

SEFS Searches for Recipient of the Next SEFS SuperStar Teacher Awardee

Mar 4, 2021

This award honors a K-12 teacher that goes above and beyond to share their passion for teaching science through the delivery of SEFS related content.

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SEFS Publishes Study on Authentic Field Experiences for STEM Teachers

Mar 1, 2021

Research shows that providing teachers with out-of-school research experiences can push them to try new and innovative ways of teaching science.

Bring a custom livestream with a scientist to your county with SEFS

Bring a Custom Virtual Visit with a Scientist to Your County!

Feb 3, 2021

Counties can choose the topics that are most relevant to the coursework being covered in their public schools.

Participants of the 2020 professional development workshop

An Innovative Year for Scientist in Every Florida School

Dec 16, 2020

In 2020 SEFS overcame unexpected challenges to expand its programs and impact to new audiences.

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Karen Bruening Named SEFS SuperStar Teacher of the Quarter

Nov 6, 2020

By participating in SEFS, the Escambia County science teacher has excelled at bringing quality science content to her students during a difficult year.

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TESI and SEFS Offer Free K-12 Resources About the Importance of Insects

Oct 28, 2020

Attention teachers! Check out our insect-related lessons, videos, and more for K-12 students. Resources are rooted in Sunshine State Standards.

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First-graders Take Note: Collier County Students Learn Why Note-taking is Important in Science

Oct 19, 2020

TESI educator and coordinator Sadie Mills helped students understand why and how scientists take notes in the field.

the search for a habitable environment found!

Is there life on Mars? High school students explore this possibility with scientist Dr. Amy Williams

Sep 29, 2020

In a virtual visit coordinated by Scientist in Every Florida School, Dr. Amy Williams led a classroom of Gainesville High School students in a discussion about the characteristics of life

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