ITEST is a program that promotes PreK-12 student interests and capacities to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) workforce of the future. To achieve this objective, ITEST supports the development, implementation, and selective spread of innovative strategies for engaging students in experiences that: 

NewSchools Ignite: Science Learning Challenge is open to teams working to build engaging, technology-enabled learning experiences, design tools, assessments and other digital products that support K-12 students’ development of science and engineering skills. Read more about our selection criteria.

Building on NSF's early investments in Making, the purpose of this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) is to encourage EAGER proposals to conduct exploratory work in its early stages on untested, but potentially transformative, research ideas or approaches that advance the frontier of knowledge with respect to STEM learning and design thinking.

About the Annual Meeting

The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. It is a showcase for ground-breaking, innovative studies in a diverse array of areas -- from early education through higher education, from digital learning to second language literacy. It is where to encounter ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where to connect with leading thinkers from the U.S. and around the world. 

The Nellie Mae Education Foundation has released an RFP focused on Amplifying Student Voice and Leadership throughout New England. 

Those interested in submitting a proposal can register for the virtual bidders conference on Tuesday, April 14, 10-11am ET.  Visit the link for more details.