STEM LEARNING

A first-grade classroom near Atlanta was buzzing one Thursday morning—but not with typical school sounds. Instead of reading books, kids were hunched over plastic bricks, trying to make a tiny figure feel at home. The teacher didn’t ask them to draw or write. She asked what made a shelter feel safe.

This fall, Minneapolis will host a major gathering for science teachers. From November 12 to 15, educators from all over will meet to share ideas and learn new ways to teach science. The event is packed with workshops, talks, and activities designed to inspire teachers and help them bring science to