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National Survey Reveals Science and Math Educators Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ ---The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, released the results of an informal survey of its members to gauge their views on the current state of science education. More than 3,500 science education professionals from across the country answered questions about the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), national assessments, professional development and other areas that affect science education.
Respondents were divided in their views of standardized assessments and a national curriculum. Elementary educators were in agreement for a national curriculum (79 percent), while 51 percent of university educators disagreed. Fifty-three percent of elementary educators were also supportive of national assessments, while 52 percent of high school educators were not in favor of having national assessments.