The National Research Council has released a draft of a conceptual framework to guide the development of next generation standards for K-12 science education. The framework describes in broad terms the core ideas in science and engineering that students should understand and be able to apply, and the progression of ideas students need to experience in order to comprehend them. We are seeking comments on the draft from the science and education communities and the public.

The comment period will run from July 12 through August 2. Individuals can read the draft online and submit comments via an online survey at http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bose/Standards_Framework_Homepage.html. (more…)