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Bringing Astronomy Closer to the Classroom: How the Teacher Gulameryan Training Program at Byurakan Is Inspiring Science Education
For many teachers, professional development is about gaining new knowledge. But the most meaningful training goes further — creating opportunities to explore, exchange ideas, recharge, and return to the classroom with renewed enthusiasm. That is what 30 physics teachers from different regions of Armenia experienced during a professional development "Gulameryan" program at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory. Teachers from Tavush, Shirak, Lori, Ararat, Kotayk, Vayots Dzor,
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More Than a Quiz: How FAR’s STEM Olympiads Make Science Exciting and Bring Students Together
Sisians’ School No. 2 seventh graders, Tatevik and Angelina, began preparing for FAR’s annual STEM quiz weeks in advance. They created an online group where they shared questions and problems with each other and practiced through online tests. Their hard work paid off: they won 3rd place in Physics and 1st place in Chemistry. “We studied and prepared a lot after classes. This is a chance to test our knowledge, and we are also very happy that we were chosen to represent our sc
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