Second National Meeting of the BCSSE Project Who are we? 41 states and D.C. working on a new vision for science education. 226 participants ready to translate.

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Second National Meeting of the BCSSE Project Who are we? 41 states and D.C. working on a new vision for science education. 226 participants ready to translate this vision to the realities of each state and finding common issues to work on across states. Experts from 8 states ready to present and facilitate our learning across 2 days.

More of who we are... 5 generous sponsoring organizations Many critical & interested friends 4 grateful BCSSE project leaders

What is our Focus? strong state teams & state networks; collaborations across teams and states; clarity about new vision for science learning; conceptual bridges between Framework/NGSS & CCSS; partnerships; effective messaging strategies; professional development.....

Carr Thompson Senior Program Officer Carr Thompson Senior Program Officer Engaging children in science has been a focus of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund since it became an independent, private foundation in We are convinced that all children, regardless of their future career path, need basic science literacy to participate fully in civic life.