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Project 2061
-"Develops innovative and engaging curriculum materials that support students' achievement of science learning goals."
-"Produces assessment items and instruments that are effective and accurate measures of students' understanding of science learning goals."
-Professional development is offered to help teachers be more prepared to teach science content.
(About Project 2061) -
No Child Left Behind
-"Requires all States to establish state academic standards and a state testing system that meet federal requirements."
-"Adequate Yearly Progress is a year-to-year student achievement measurement on statewide assessments."
(About the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) -
Rising Above the Gathering Storm
-published that emphasized the need for federal policy-makers to "create high-quality jobs and focus new science and technology efforts on meeting the nation's needs."
(National Academy of Science, National Academy of Engineering, & Institute of Medicine) -
America COMPETES Act of 2007
-The Act aimed to "keep America the most innovative nation in the world by strengthening science education and research."
-Funding doubled for basic research programs in physical sciences.
-"Bring 30,000 math and science professionals to teach in classrooms."
(Fact Sheet: America Competes Act of 2007) -
Race to the Top
-"Offers bold incentives to states willing to spur systemic reform to improve teaching and learning in America's schools."
-"Pursue higher standards, improve teacher effectiveness, use data effectively in the classroom, and adopt new strategies to help struggling schools."
(Race to the Top) -
America COMPETES Act of 2010
-Reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act of 2007 -
Next Generation Science Standards
"NGSS aims to prepare students to be better decision-makers about scientific and technical issues and to apply science to their daily lives."
(Next Generation Science Standards) -
Every Student Succeeds Act
-"Requires that all students in America be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers."
-"Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantaged and high-need students."
(U.S. Department of Education) -
Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future
-"Advance science education in K-12 and post-secondary education."
-"Designed to prepare students to face the global challenges of the future both as engaged participants in society and in their careers."
(Call to Action for Science Education) -
America COMPETES Act of 2022
-"Turbocharges America's scientific research and technological leadership."
-Investment to strengthen America's national security through the use of innovative research.
(America Competes Act of 2022) -
CHIPS and Science Act
Works with the National Science Foundation to:
-"Invest in strategic translational science"
-"grow basic research"
-"build STEM workforce"
-"build broad-based research opportunities"
-"expand rural STEM education"
(President Biden Signs CHIPS and Science Act into Law)