• Cultivating Young Scientists (CYS) is a professional development program that helps teachers bring science into preschools. Water is always a draw for the youngsters
  • Early interest in science is a good predictor of a career in the field. Here, EDC’s Jeff Winokur helps a student use Legos to change the flow of water.
  • "One of our strongest beliefs is that teachers need to build their own knowledge—especially preschool teachers," says EDC’s Cindy Hoisington (far right).
  • During CYS workshops, preschool teachers become learners themselves.
  • Learning can be messy—even for teachers.
  • "Teacher observations are important, and modeling that curiosity is worth its weight in knowledge," says Winokur.