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.

 

Ohio University
Pacific Science Center
Pacific University
Palm Beach State University
Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
PASCO
Penn State
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Portland State University
Pottsville (AR) School District
Project Lead the Way
Purdue University
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES – SCIENCE 21
Rogers (AR) Public Schools, Rogers High School
Rutgers University, Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education
Sally Ride Science
San Diego State University
Santa Fe Institute
Saratoga Springs Senior High School (NY)
School District of the Chathams (GA), Chatham High School
Science Magazine
Science Teachers Association of New York State
Sea Grant Educators Network
Seattle Pacific University, Department of Physics