It’s Time for Science Podcast

Join host Tom Racine and discover current trends in science education and learn from educators with exciting approaches to teaching PK-12 science.

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  • Outdoor Learning

    Outdoor Learning

    A new It’s Time for Science podcast is out and it’s time to talk about taking science education outdoors! Host Tom Racine converses with Dr. April Holton and educator Elisa Slee about outdoor learning and the value it brings both students and teachers. Tom also talks with Erica Beck Spencer about the history and importance of…

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  • Elementary Science Implementation Strategies

    Elementary Science Implementation Strategies

    It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to talk again about implementing elementary science effectively! Tom talks with the science team from the Syracuse City School District about what they’ve done to successfully implement the FOSS® Program. This well-oiled team is comprised of Science and Technology Director Dr. Dana Corcoran and elementary science instructional coaches Amy MacDonough…

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  • Fostering Safe Hands-On Science Environments

    Fostering Safe Hands-On Science Environments

    It’s Time for Science Podcast Episode 22 It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss fostering safer, hands-on science environments! In this month’s podcast, Tom talks to safety expert Dr. Kenneth R. Roy (Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools in Connecticut) and 2025 Paul DeHart Hurd Award winner Kenneth L. Huff! Dr.…

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  • STEM for All Students and Technology Integration

    STEM for All Students and Technology Integration

    It’s Time for Science, and it’s time to discuss providing access to STEM for all students and also chat about technology integration! Tom talks to Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean (founder of STEM4Real and author of the book STEM for All: How to Connect, Create, and Cultivate STEM Education for All Learners”) and Nicole Czaplicki, a principal…

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