The new standards are coming! The new standards are coming! The new standards…..enough already! After new science standards were adopted by Iowa, many of the science teachers in the state probably felt either a twinge of panic, a wave of “not this again,” or a strong desire to “get it done.” I felt a twinge of panic that quickly evolved into a desire to embrace the chance to up my game and improve my classroom. I dove in without even testing the waters. I attended my local Area Education Agency... Read More