Next Generation Science Standards

February 19, 2021

California students watch and learn through hands-on projects as Mars rover lands

Teachers have crafted weeks and even months-long lessons culminating with the historic Mars rover landing on Feb. 18.

Sydney Johnson

December 11, 2020

How one California school district is moving forward with math in the pandemic

Math learning experts are pushing for grade-level content over remediation during the pandemic.

Sydney Johnson

March 3, 2020

California’s largest district rolls out seal of approval for STEM schools

Los Angeles Unified is encouraging STEM schools to get a certificate indicating that the school meets high standards set by the district.

Sydney Johnson

March 18, 2018

Finally, enough beakers for everyone: Oakland teacher wins grant for state-of-the-art science lab

$20,000 award from National Science Teachers Association will provide much-needed supplies to East Oakland middle school

Carolyn Jones

March 12, 2018

Teacher shortage, lack of supplies hinder rollout of new science standards, report finds

Low-income and low-performing schools are facing the most obstacles in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.

Carolyn Jones

March 8, 2018

There are many benefits to starting science education early — very early

Report finds that even infants can learn abstract scientific concepts, and starting early can help them with science later on.

Carolyn Jones

February 7, 2018

Trump's proposed cuts to science education would be 'devastating,' educators say

NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and teacher training grants face more than $3 billion in cuts as Congress debates 2018 budget.

Carolyn Jones

January 21, 2018

New science standards a boon for the littlest learners

Hands-on science projects emphasized in California's new science standards are a hit with K-2 students, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones

January 11, 2018

Funding, teacher training top educators' wish lists for science education in 2018

High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.

Carolyn Jones

January 3, 2018

Despite cutbacks, auto shops play a role in math and science education in California schools

Auto shops still thrive at some high schools, despite a shift to more academic course offerings.

Carolyn Jones

December 10, 2017

How one California school district is leading the way on new science standards

Torrance Unified has trained nearly all its teachers and introduced Next Generation Science Standards to all 24,000 students

Carolyn Jones

November 26, 2017

Fizz! Pop! Bang! Teachers find new science standards fun, but costly

Teachers say they're spending hundreds out of pocket to pay for science experiment supplies.

Carolyn Jones

October 15, 2017

California voters strongly back expanded K-12 science and computer education, poll shows

Most respondents in this Berkeley IGS/EdSource poll have not heard of the Next Generation Science Standards, although they endorse its goals when given an explanation

Carolyn Jones

September 26, 2017

Guide to new science standards now available in Spanish

Free online brochure explains Next Generation Science Standards for parents.

Carolyn Jones

June 7, 2017

Through observation and play, toddlers take on science

Through a community partnership, science specialists at the Lawrence Hall of Science are bringing free, play-based science lessons to playgroups for low-income families across the Bay Area.

Ashley Hopkinson