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 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.
March 5, 2025
has been accepted for presentation at the ASEE 2025 Conference this June in Montreal, Quebec. Co-authors Indu Varshini Jayapal, Jim Hammerman and Theodora Chaspari are from the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado - Boulder and TERC.
March 5, 2025
Published in Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1. Written by Debra Bernstein, Eric Hochberg, Santiago Gasca, Michael Berson, Kristen Franklin, and Perry Shank. Read more here.
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.”
