EDC's science education programs and materials are used in thousands of preschool, elementary, and secondary schools around the country. Our experienced team of educators and scientists works closely with school districts, universities, state agencies, museums, and science centers to improve and expand U.S. science education. For 50 years, we have been a leader in creating standards-based curriculum materials, high-quality professional development and technical support, and comprehensive research and evaluation.

Successful STEM Education Initiative

On June 23rd, the National Research Council of the National Academies released a new report, Successful K-12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The report, supported by NSF and requested by Congress, resulted from the work of an expert committee, a series of commissioned papers, and a review of research on STEM-focused schools, effective STEM practices, and effective schooling.

 

CADRE, the SMP-housed resource network for DR K-12 program, has been asked to organize a one-day fall event that will serve as a launch pad for this new report. CADRE will also design and conduct follow-up activities, including webcasts, webinars, and regional workshops. These activities will be supported by issue briefs on implementation of effective STEM education practices at the state, district, and school levels. Several DR K-12 PIs and co-PIs have served on the steering committee or as authors of commissioned papers. For more information, contact Barbara Berns or Catherine McCulloch.

 

Purchase the report or download a free PDF.

 

Read the press release.