The Iowa Department
of Education is hosting a series of public forums and a statewide
survey (open throught February 27) following a state panel’s recommendation to get public feedback on the
Next Generation Science Standards. These are a set of learning expectations in
science for students in kindergarten through high school, developed by 26 states, including Iowa. All states can
consider adopting and adapting them to meet their needs.
Public feedback will
be used to provide guidance to the Science Standards Review Team, which is
expected to submit a final recommendation regarding science standards to the
State Board of Education later this year.
The public forums are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 24, Ottumwa
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Great Prairie Area Education Agency, Ottumwa Office – Auditorium
2814 North Court Street
Ottumwa, IA
Wednesday, Feb. 25, Dubuque
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Keystone Area Education Agency, Dubuque Office – Room 1 ABC
2310 Chaney Road
Dubuque, IA
Thursday, Feb. 26, Sioux City
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Northwest Area Education Agency, Administrative Office – Room A/Auditorium
1520 Morningside Ave.
Sioux City, IA
For more information, please visit the Iowa Department of Education’s website.
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