NURTURES
About the Intervention
NURTURES is a professional development program for PreK-3 teachers that provides Framework-aligned science instruction training. The program is designed to improve teaching practices in early elementary science education, with the goal of enhancing student outcomes in science, mathematics, and reading. Teachers who participate in NURTURES receive training to deliver high-quality science instruction aligned with current educational frameworks. The program was implemented in 41 elementary schools in the Toledo Public School District and included parent support and community-wide science learning opportunities. Students could have had a NURTURES-trained teacher at any time between kindergarten and 3rd grade, with longitudinal effects measured up to 5 years after exposure.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on reading scores
Positive effect on mathematics scores
Positive effect on science scores
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
Teacher Professional Development / MentoringDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Teachers/Instructional TeamsSource
A. Mentzer, G. & Paprzycki, P. (2024). NURTURES: Longitudinal Summary of Project Impact on Students' Mathematics, Reading, & Science Learning (ED641334). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED641334.pdf.
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