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Modern Meta-Analysis Research Institute (MMARI) - applications due March 15, 2026.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Modern Meta-Analysis Research Institute (MMARI)! 📢
MMARI provides early-career STEM education researchers with a comprehensive, introductory meta-analysis workshop.
Applications close March 15: www.meta-analysis-research-institute.com/application
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If you are in search of STEM #EdResearch opportunities, explore our updated list of career, conference, publication, and funding opportunities: cadrek12.org/upcoming-ste....
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➡️For proposals under $400,000 on undergrad STEM ed, investigators may consider IUSE:EDU (due: Jan. 21, 2026): www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
➡️The ECR:Core solicitation (NSF 21-588) is active for fundamental research in STEM higher ed & workforce (due: Oct. 1, 2026): www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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➡️ You can find active NSF EDU solicitations here: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
➡️Early-career researchers may want to consider the CAREER program (due: July 22, 2026): www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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Last week, NSF archived the ECR:Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR:BCSER) program (NSF 22-548).
ECR:BCSER will NOT accept proposals for the February 27, 2026 deadline.
We've compiled some tips for potentially retooling a ECR:BCSER proposal idea for other NSF programs:
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A woman writes on a November calendar outdoors, planning and scheduling her month.
Join CADRE and ECR Hub on November 18, from 12:30 - 2 PM ET for virtual Early Math Learning Roundtables. Learn more and register: https://cadrek12.org/newsletters/october-2025-newsletter#webinar
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If you are in search of work in STEM #EdResearch, there are a lot of postings in our updated list of career, conference, publication, and funding opportunities: https://cadrek12.org/upcoming-stem-education-opportunities#career. #Job
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Quote from the impact story: "Launched in the summer of 2021, Let's Talk Code conducted nine professional development sessions for 119 non-computer science teachers across 34 schools, impacting 214 Native American students." - Ashish Amresh, PI.
💡ECR Impact Story Spotlight 💡
An #NSF ECR:BCSER IID project, Project Let’s Talk Code, supported teachers introducing computer science to high school students in the Four Corners region of the U.S.
Learn more about the impact of this #NSF project: ecrhub.org/impact-stori...
October 9, 2025 - NSF Supplemental Funding Opportunities for Expanding K-12 Resources for AI education.
Join #NSF Oct. 9 for a webinar on the new funding opportunities available for advancing K-12 AI education.
Learn how recent Dear Colleague Letters provide supplemental funding for K-12 AI activities and guidance for preparing proposals for these DCLs.
Register: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-s...
Quote from impact story: "The models we developed will make it easier for: elementary teachers to analyze their mathematics instruction; instructional coaches, principals, and teacher educators to support elementary teachers in teaching mathematics; and researchers to analyze videos of elementary mathematics instruction in an efficient way." - Peter Youngs, PI - NSF #2000487
💡Next up in our ECR Impact Stories series: a project focused on AI and math teacher instruction.
This ECR:Core project developed models that can automatically classify teaching activities in videos of elementary math classes.
Learn more about the impact of this project: ecrhub.org/impact-stori...
Quote from the impact story: We found the mature number sense of third-eighth grade students to be the strongest predictor of their start of year achievement scores, more so than their fraction skills, executive functioning, or knowledge of single-digit arithmetic. Submitted by Patrick Kirkland, co-PI.
💡ECR Impact Story Spotlight💡
An ECR:Core project developed an assessment of 3rd-8th grade students' number sense that is open access and free for classroom teachers, educators, and researchers.
Learn more about the project and the assessment: ecrhub.org/impact-stori...
Join @aeraedresearch.bsky.social tomorrow, September 10, at 2 p.m. ET for an informational webinar about the AERA-NSF Grants Program!
The AERA-NSF Grants Program is accepting proposals for both Dissertation and Research Grants through Oct. 6.
Registration required: aera.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Webinar title: "Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DLR) FY 26 Funding Opportunities".
Join #NSF program officers on Sept 4, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET for a webinar and Q&A about:
➡ funding opportunities through the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)
➡ introduction to the NSF STEM K-12 Program
Registration required: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
➡ Learn more about the differences between the existing ECR:Core solicitation and the new STEM K-12 solicitation: ecrhub.org/resource/com... (3/3)
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➡ Proposing research focused on early childhood, K-12, or informal settings? Consider the new STEM K-12 program instead. (2/3)
Screenshot of the banner photo from the NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) solicitation.
Last Friday, #NSF released the NSF STEM K-12 solicitation restructuring funding opportunities for research on STEM teaching and learning, including changes that directly affect future proposals to the ECR:Core program. (1/3)
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Screenshot of the front page of the brief titled "Co-designing STEM Innovations in the NSF ITEST Program"
The #NSF STELAR Center’s new brief details what ITEST projects have learned using co-design.
Co-design brings educators, community members, STEM professionals, and youth together w/ researchers and developers to design & develop educational innovations.
Learn more: stelar.edc.org/publications...
Screenshot of the front page of the brief titled "Co-designing STEM Innovations in the NSF ITEST Program"
The #NSF STELAR Center’s new brief details what ITEST projects have learned using co-design.
Co-design brings educators, community members, STEM professionals, and youth together w/ researchers and developers to design & develop educational innovations.
Learn more: stelar.edc.org/publications...
Quote from the submitted impact story: "Launched in the summer of 2021, Let's Talk Code conducted nine professional development sessions for 119 non-computer science teachers across 34 schools, impacting 214 Native American students." - Ashish Amresh, PI
The third impact story in our ECR Impact Stories series features a BCSER:IID project.
Project Let’s Talk Code supported teachers introducing computer science to high school students in the Four Corners region of the U.S.
Learn more about the impact of this project: ecrhub.org/impact-stori...
Quote from the impact story: "The models we developed will make it easier for: elementary teachers to analyze their mathematics instruction, instructional coaches, principals, and teacher educators to support elementary teachers in teaching mathematics, researchers to analyze videos of elementary mathematics instruction in an efficient way". Submitted by Peter Youngs, PI.
Next up in our ECR Impact Stories series is a project focused on AI and math teacher instruction.
This ECR:Core project developed models to automatically classify teaching activities in videos of elementary math classes.
Learn more about the impact of this project: ecrhub.org/impact-stori...
Want to submit your #NSF EDU impact story? Complete the form: fillout.air.org/t/qwFdPGsZWKus
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Quote from the impact story: We found the mature number sense of third-eighth grade students to be the strongest predictor of their start of year achievement scores, more so than their fraction skills, executive functioning, or knowledge of single-digit arithmetic. Submitted by Patrick Kirkland, co-PI.
We are excited to share the launch of our ECR Impact Stories series with an impact story about #math ed!
This ECR:Core project developed a brief assessment of 3rd-8th grade students' number sense that is now open access and free to use.
Learn more about this project: ecrhub.org/impact-stori...
Speech bubble with the words "EDU Impact Story Form" inside.
Share the impact of your #NSF EDU-funded work!
📢ECR PIs: Use the EDU Impact Story Form to share about your work funded by ECR:Core and ECR:BCSER.
Impact Story Form: fillout.air.org/t/qwFdPGsZWKus
Looking for sessions at #AERA2025? Use our #NSF EDU Core Research (ECR) AERA 2025 Booklet!
The booklet highlights sessions about fundamental #STEM education research projects funded by NSF’s ECR program and has AERA networking tips for all career stages.
Booklet: ecrhub.org/resource/aera-20...
AERA 2025 Workshop: How to Develop and Sustain Partnerships to Advance your Research Agenda. Friday April 25 from 9:50 - 11:20 a.m.
Looking for workshops to attend at #AERA2025?
Join us on Friday, Apr. 25 for a workshop on developing and sustaining partnerships to advance your research agenda!
Details/register: airtable.com/applc4jQANV8...
#AERA25 is next week! Are you attending? See a list of DRK-12 presenters, including a CADRE-organized session on #AI in #STEMEd: cadrek12.org/events/2025/...
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Screenshot of the AERA networking tips in the AERA 2025 ECR Hub Booklet.
Attending #AERA2025 this year? Use our AERA 2025 Booklet!
The booklet highlights sessions about #NSF fundamental #STEM education research projects funded by NSF’s ECR program and has AERA networking tips relevant across career stages.
Download our booklet here: ecrhub.org/resource/aera-20...
Going to #AERA25 & interested in STEM ed research or #NSF funding? Check out the ECR Hub's booklet on NSF EDU Core Research at #AERA2025 including #NSFSTEM ECR sessions, networking & tips for AERA 🤩 ecrhub.org/resource/aer...
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Join SciLine, a service for journalists and scientists based at AAAS, for a free webinar about engaging with the media.
Learn how to prep for interviews with journalists, prepare talking points, and more.
When: Thursday, April 3, 2-3 P.M. ET
Register: www.sciline.org/learn/scient...
Apps are now open for the #NSF supported Summer Professional Development for Emerging Education Researchers (PEER) Field Schools!
PEER Field Schools are multi day prof. dev. experiences for all levels of education researchers regardless of prior experience.
Apply: peerinstitute.org/events/
