Tag: Science
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
May 31, 2017
Fresno tackles its shortage of math and science teachers
The state's fourth-largest school district is among the leaders in finding creative ways to staff classrooms.
Carolyn Jones
April 20, 2017
Science teachers to join march to oppose what they see as threat to quality education
Those who are participating say it's important to fight funding cuts to science agencies and education.
Carolyn Jones
February 28, 2017
Two California schools among hundreds in U.S. taking international test to compare themselves globally
More than 100 U.S. schools are using an international test of 15-year-olds to see how they stack up against others around the world.
Theresa Harrington
February 12, 2017
California renews push to promote environmental literacy in schools
New standards, among the most comprehensive in the nation, focus on human impacts.
Carolyn Jones
January 17, 2017
Report: Innovative science instruction boosts academic performance among English learners
In some cases, English learners outscored their English-proficient peers on standardized tests.
Carolyn Jones
January 6, 2017
U.S. to make final decision on California science testing waiver ‘very shortly’
California argues that the online testing format squares with the federal 'Testing Action Plan' to reduce the time students spend taking standardized tests.
Pat Maio
December 21, 2016
California appeals federal decision on state science testing
California education officials have appealed the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to reject the state’s request to begin phasing in new science tests this spring.
Pat Maio
December 13, 2016
Federal government insists again that California administer old science tests
If California does what the U.S. Department of Education says it should do, some students could end up taking two standardized science tests instead of one this spring.
Louis Freedberg
November 30, 2016
California appeals to federal officials to administer one statewide science test, not two
California education officials want the U.S. Department of Education to permanently suspend the current multiple-choice, paper-and-pencil science assessments that are based on outdated standards from 1998.
Pat Maio
November 29, 2016
International test shows slight progress in math, science
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, assessed 4th-graders, 8th-graders and advanced 12th-graders in 2015.
Theresa Harrington
November 28, 2016
California students outpace U.S. average in pursuit of STEM study and careers
However, fewer than 1 percent nationwide are interested in teaching STEM subjects, a new ACT report finds.
Pat Maio
November 3, 2016
State board approves science framework, first in nation
Students will be learning based on the new Next Generation Science Standards.
Pat Maio
October 27, 2016
California making strides in science but results are still lagging most other states
The national test results show scores from 4th- and 8th-graders.
Pat Maio
October 25, 2016
California officials reject federal government's push to administer old science tests
State officials plan to administer a pilot test aligned with new science standards.