The Fordham Institute published The State of State Science Standards 2012, a document that details evaluations of the science standards developed by each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and even the NAEP. The 217 page...
Read MoreWho the #@!% would make such a statement? Why would such a statement be made about America’s youth? If you go the Broad Foundation Education page you will find the answer to the first question. This is the first of four...
Read MoreThe No Child Left Behind Act is linked to the data that shows schools in California are teaching less science because teachers are pressured to prepare students for the required math and English high-stakes tests. Valerie...
Read MoreIn his 2012 State of the Union address, President Obama included a section of his speech that focused on education, not only K-12, but he also challenged colleges and universities to be more creative about how they work with...
Read MoreIt has been in vogue for at least a decade, maybe longer, to question American teacher’s abilities to educate its youth. According to some politicians, America has had a series of Sputnik moments, starting in 1957 with...
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