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Black, Susan – American School Board Journal, 1999
Science teachers say that improving science education requires smaller classes, adequate resources, better staff development, and more teacher collaboration. Poor achievement on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study stems from watered-down curricula, teacher knowledge gaps, and student failures in "gate-keeping" courses.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Instructional Improvement
