Call to Action for Science Education
Science Education Should Be A National Priority
The Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future—issued by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and funded by Carnegie Corporation—lays out a vision for high-quality science education, describes the gaps in opportunity that currently exist for many students, and outlines key priorities to advance better, more equitable science education across K-16.
The report calls on federal and state policy makers to:
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Raise the profile of science education and elevate the importance of access to high quality science learning opportunities for all students across K-16
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Foster the creation of local and regional alliances to advance better, more equitable science education across communities
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Institutionalize mechanisms to track progress and determine where there are disparities in access to high-quality science learning experiences
Read the report and the NASEM action areas and recommendations
Advocating for Science Education
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Letter from California Science Leaders to the California State Board of Education
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Developing and Supporting a Strong, Diverse Science Teaching Workforce
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Employing Well-Designed Assessments and Accountability Systems for Science
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School, District, and State Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards