Stakeholders know what national standards are and how they're being set . Stakeholders are aware of federal legislation designed to increase the educational achievement of American students, to improve teaching, and to expand parental participation. Educate America Act. Stakeholders are aware of state-level efforts at developing educational standards . Stakeholders understand and support the three programs of national science standards.
Stakeholders are aware of the complexities of the change process .
Curriculum design teams have the time and support needed for designing or reshaping the curriculum in science. Curriculum design teams align the existing science curriculum with the national or state standards. Teachers discuss new initiatives with parents and community members . Teachers link science learning with prior learning in science and other disciplines. Carol Muscara, Technology Systems Director for Project 2061, discusses how the new standards will help connect learning across disciplines and from year to year as students progress through school.