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... The closing discussion also covered policy implications, coming developments in STEM education, and promising areas for future research. IMPLICATIONS FOR STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS Forty-four states have now adopted the "Common Core" standards1 and many expect their implementation, and the adoption of new assessments aligned with them, to have a powerful influence on K-12 education.
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From page 56...
... The new standards and assessments hold the promise of significant economies of scale that could allow states to explore formative and diagnostic testing and other inno vations. "But," she added, "there is nobody really in charge, and nobody at the federal level can take charge because it would start to not look like state standards." OTHER STEM-RELATED ACTIVITIES Conceptual Framework for New Science Education Standards The National Research Council, in collaboration with Achieve, Inc., the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National 2 For more information, see http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop/index.html [July 2011]
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From page 57...
... Martin Storksdieck shared a few relevant points from a prior National Research Council workshop.3 States now generally consider several goals that may previously have seemed radical as part of the job. Three such goals are striving for meaningful equity in educational opportunities, focusing on academic rigor for all, and incorporating data into decision making at all levels.
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... In a practical sense, that context determines the resources that are available to support the school, such as universities, research organizations, or businesses, that can provide direct support and experience for STEM students. And the context influences the policies that shape the school, such as district rules that do or do not allow school leaders and teachers the flexibility they believe they need to be effective.
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