We are TERC, a non-profit made up of teams of math and science education and research experts. We are dedicated to innovation and creative problem solving. We believe that STEM moves the world forward. And we exist to move STEM learning forward.
Christine Reich, PhD will join TERC as its president on July 1, 2025. A distinguished educator, social science researcher, and former museum executive, Reich brings a deep commitment to advancing STEM education opportunities for all learners.
TERC’s highly regarded president, Laurie Brennan, will retire in June 2025. During her tenure, TERC has made significant strides in advancing STEM education for all learners.
Articles include:
Can Kindergarten Math Lay the Foundation for Algebra? New Study Aims to Find Out
Teaching algebraic thinking skills early—like generalizing, representing, and reasoning—can set students up for success, researchers say.
March 21, 2025
In Praise of Science Teachers: Essential Partners in Researching, Reframing,...March 19, 2025
Arusha Hollister, Lynne Godfrey, and Caitlin Fleck will present Encouraging All Students’ Voices in Small Group Work: Fostering Equitable Participation Through Evidence-Based Reflection. The conference in Worcester MA on March 20, 2025, features keynote speakers Susan Jo Russell and Debra Schifter. Learn more.
March 10, 2025
Explore how teacher leaders influence the instructional cultures within their schools from the ground up. In this article, Sussman shares findings from her research about how teacher leaders build cultures of learning and reflection with their colleagues that invite vulnerability and inspire collective action.
In the business of education, it’s very easy to overlook that teachers are human beings. That value is pretty central to the work we do here.”
