Correction appended 9 U.S. eighth graders are less prepared to be the scientists of tomorrow than they were before the pandemic. In the first nationwide test of students’ science knowledge since 2019,

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Nine East Richland Christian School students and one St. Clairsville Middle School student were honored by the Belmont County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday for their accomplishments at the Ohio State Science Fair.

Eighth grade students' science test scores have fallen to the level they were in 2009, the first year the national test was given. The latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), issued Tuesday, include a survey in which students said their general interest and enjoyment in science has dropped sharply as well.

Teachers share how they model problem-solving, build conceptual understanding of equations, and collaborate with math educators.

The national scores mirror state reading and math scores released in January, which showed Florida students’ performance dropping in both key subjects.

Institutions outside the U.S. are wooing researchers amid uncertainty in the American research landscape. The message is resonating with some UW scientists.

With a bipartisan 7-2 vote, the State Board of Education voted on Thursday to change science standards so K-12 students are expected to study climate science.