Draft of Framework for K-12 Science Education Released

July 12, 2010 -- The National Research Council today released a draft framework that proposes the science content and concepts students should learn for grades K-12. The Research Council is seeking comment on the draft from the science and education communities and the public. The final framework will serve as the basis for new science education standards to replace those based on documents developed over 10 years ago.

• News Release
• Project website and draft framework