in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Publications Peer-reviewed journals: Science and Children, elementary level, established in 1963 Science Scope, middle level, established in 1983 The Science Teacher, high school, established in 1950 Journal of College Science Teaching NSTA Recommends — review recommendations of science-teaching materials Connected Science Learning', linking in-school and out-of-school STEM learning Books: NSTA's publishing arm, NSTA Press, publishes 20–25 new titles per year. The NSTA Science Store offers selected publications from other publishers in addition to NSTA Press books. NSTA student chapters In addition to state/province chapters and associated groups, NSTA has over 100 student chapters. NSTA and the student chapters are separate but interdependent organizations that have elected to ally themselves to encourage professional development and networking of preservice teachers of science from across the United States and Canada. NSTA affiliates As of 2018, NSTA has the following affiliates: Association for Multicultural Science Education (AMSE) Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Council for Elementary Science International (CESI) Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) NARST: A Worldwide Organization for Improving Science Teaching and Learning Through Research National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA) National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) See also Virginia Association of Science Teachers References External links National Science Teaching Association - official website Teacher associations based in the United States Academic organizations based in the United States Educational organizations based in Virginia 1944 establishments in Pennsylvania Organizations established in 1944 Organizations based in Arlington County, Virginia