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Looking to the Future
Pages 25-28

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... The Council is currently working with state level science and math educators and researchers on a cross-state analysis of state standards and curriculum frameworks. The CounciT's aim is to provide states with a method of sharing information on current practices and to show examples of how frameworks can be linked to state policies, including teacher education, licensing, and professional development.
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... . Establishment of an ad hoc committee on the implementation of the National Science Education Standards, with particular emphasis on working closely with the Committee on Undergraduate Science Education of the National Research Council as it examines programs that provide initial preparation of science teachers.
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... A major component is designed to help science, mathematics, engineering, and technology departments clarify their thinking about the scholarly work that supports teaching and teacher preparation. Rodger Bybee Executive Director, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education 27
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