A plan to reinvigorate science ed
Stanford prof explains new frameworks for STEM
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A new report by the National Research Council offers an alternative approach than that which many states, including California, have taken toward science education. The Council, affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences, released “A Framework for K-12 ScienceEducation” earlier this month. Its broad goal, according to the report, is that by the end of 12thgrade, “all students, not just those pursuing careers in science and engineering, should have gained sufficient knowledge of the practices and core ideas of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, to be critical consumers of scientific
