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4 Sustaining Support for Science Education
Pages 26-29

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From page 26...
... Such organizations include parents, K-12 school districts, civic organizations, community colleges and universities, science-rich institutions, and industrial partners. Scientists, as individuals and representatives of agricultural professional societies, can play a role in science education reform.
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... SUSTAINING COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION 27 .......................... zations9 such as the Cooperative Extension Service9 4-H Clubs9 and Future Farmers of America; · partner with local industry representatives to increase the support for science and technology education of students who could be employed by these industries in the future; · involve local civic organizations such as the Rotary Club or the Kiwanis Club9 in activities such as math and science nights presented with the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)
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... Our community institutions are really receptive to working together as long as they can retain their autonomy and meet organizational objectives. "Many other activities exist in the Twin Cities area outside of what has been discussed, such as school lectures, class visits, and adopt-a-school programs.
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... Do that by having the science community and the education community work together in science education reform."
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