EdSource

National coalition offers framework for K-12 computer science curriculum

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. The next step in California’s efforts to introduce computer science standards into the ...
EdSource

State releases draft science curriculum “framework” for public review

The State Board of Education on Tuesday released its new draft science framework, the first update to guidelines for teaching science in California in 11 years. The board will collect public comments ...
Education Week

Aligned Science Curriculum, Better Scores? Research Finds a Connection

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify the nature of the organization WestEd. Using an elementary curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards improved students’ science ...
The Journal

Mark Rober's CrunchLabs Unveils Free Science Curriculum for Grades 6-8

CrunchLabs, the maker of STEM activity kits for kids founded by NASA engineer turned YouTube science communicator Mark Rober, has launched Class CrunchLabs, a collection of free standards-aligned ...

Qubits Partners with Cengage School to Expand K-12 Computer Science Curriculum

Today, Qubits, a leader in K-12 computer science curriculum, announced Cengage School, part of global edtech company Cengage Group, as its exclusive partner to market, sell and distribute all computer ...
Business Wire

Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Announce New Study Results and Effectiveness of their K – 5 Science Curriculum

BURLINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ ...