Call to Action for Science Education - Building Opportunity for the Future (Paperback)

Scientific thinking and understanding are essential for all people navigating the world, not just for scientists and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Knowledge of science and the practice of scientific thinking are essential components of a fully functioning democracy. Science is also crucial for the future STEM workforce and the pursuit of living wage jobs. Yet, science education is not the national priority it needs to be, and states and local communities are not yet delivering high quality, rigorous learning experiences in equal measure to all students from elementary school through higher education. Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future articulates a vision for high quality science education, describes the gaps in opportunity that currently exist for many students, and outlines key priorities that need to be addressed in order to advance better, more equitable science education across grades K-16. This report makes recommendations for state and federal policy makers on ways to support equitable, productive pathways for all students to thrive and have opportunities to pursue careers that build on scientific skills and concepts. Call to Action for Science Education challenges the policy-making community at state and federal levels to acknowledge the importance of science, make science education a core national priority, and empower and give local communities the resources they must have to deliver a better, more equitable science education. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary Introduction Why Better, More Equitable Science Education Should Be a National Priority A Vision for Better, More Equitable Science Education How Far Are We from This Vision for All Students? How Do We Get There? Recommendations How Can We Learn from These Efforts? In Conclusion References For Further Reading Committee Member Biosketches Acknowledgments

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2021
Authors:	National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education • Board on Science Education • Committee on the Call to Action for Science Education
Editors:	Phil Gonring • Kerry Brenner • Heidi Schweingruber • Margaret Honey
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	76
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-47701-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General
LSN:	0-309-47701-8
Barcode:	9780309477017

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