Critical Stakeholders

During development of the NGSS, Critical Stakeholders were selected; distinguished individuals and organizations that represent education, science, business and industry and who have interest in the Next Generation Science Standards. The members were drawn from all 50 states and have expertise in:

  • Elementary, middle and high school science from both urban and rural communities
  • Special education and English language acquisition
  • Postsecondary education
  • State standards and assessments
  • Cognitive science, life science, physical science, earth/space science, and engineering/technology
  • Mathematics and Literacy
  • Business and industry
  • Workforce development
  • Education policy

The Critical Stakeholders critiqued successive, confidential drafts of the standards and provided feedback to the writers and states, giving special attention to their areas of expertise.

 

Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brigham Young University, Department of Teacher Education
Broad Institute
California Polytechnic State University
California Science Project
California State University Fullerton
California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Marcos
Calvin College
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE)
Central Kitsap (WA) School District
Central Michigan University
Champaign (IL) Unit 4 School District, Curriculum Center
Chicago State University
Clark County School District
Clemson University
Cleveland (OH) Metropolitan Schools
Columbia University Teachers College
Columbia University, Center for Environmenal Research and Conservation
Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Cornell University, Cornell Lab of Ornithology