The district must come first. The new grant will also strive to bring more teachers into the program and to raise the level of inquiry-centerecl instruction by those aireacly using the modules. Planners have to involve the whole neighborhood in the effort, including parents, busi- nesses, and other local resources. City Science teachers and staff are looking forward to con- tinuing the work begun over the past four years. As she prepares to embark on the second phase, Clark reflects on the program's progress to date.
Progress is ongoing.
The real issue is to leap from working with a small, committed group of teachers to going clistrictwicle. It's a huge leap, and we're just at the beginning of that task. Reform will be most significant when the district assumes a strong leadership role. Furthermore, teachers need time and additional training if they are to become leaders of science education reform at the dis- trict level. Forming partnerships between scientists and teachers can add an important dimension to the district's professional development program.