Podcast
The Continuing Educator
A more welcoming science classroom, with Megan Kuehl and Kim Baker
October 17, 2023
Description
Kailey & Jacob are joined by two educators and NWEA content specialists who have thought a lot about how to improves student experiences in science. Kim Baker has been at NWEA for 13 years, and Megan Kuehl has been here for eight. We discuss challenging assumptions about the science classroom and unpack the notion that science is inherently impartial.
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