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NGSS Final Released!

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), developed by 26 Lead States and a 41-member writing team, are now finalized and posted at www.nextgenscience.org. NGSS development has been a state-led effort, and all states, including Connecticut, gave input into the process.

Connecticut will now begin to study the implications of NGSS adoption and the other policies and resources that would be needed for successful implementation. Results of the adoption implications study will contribute to recommendations that will be brought before the State Board of Education later this year.

To learn more about NGSS and the NRC Framework upon which they are based, you may want to participate in a free NSTA web seminar on 4-16-13 from 5:30 to 7:00 and again from 7:30 to 9:00. The webinar will also be archived for future access:

Free NSTA web seminar: Introducing the Next Generation Science Standards Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Times: 5:30–7:00 p.m. ET | 7:30–9:00 p.m. ET

 

 
Stem Initiatives: What's Working?
May 8, 2013, Central Connecticut State University

Hosted by the Connecticut Technology & Engineering Education Association, along with CT State Department of Education, CSTA, and ATOMIC
Register at www.cteea.org

 
 

Are you interested in participating in this program next year?  A web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th to 9th grade teams.  More at www.ecybermission.com
 
 
 
 
 

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Connecticut Green LEAF schools are leading the way to sustainability! This new program focuses on

  • Providing effective environmental and sustainability education
  • Improving the health and wellness of students and staff, and
  • Reducing environmental impact and cost

The program is open to all K-12 schools in Connecticut.

 
 
 
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Fordham Insitute evaluated the science frameworksfor all of the states, as well as the new one being developed by the National Research Council.
Connecticut got a "C" while the new standards came in at a "B+".
 
Check out the Safe Science Archives-- articles written by Connecticut's own Science Safety Guru, Dr. Ken Roy.
 
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