In education, ‘doing science’ rather than just memorizing it
Clip: 6/21/2016 | 7m 59s
The battle over Common Core education standards is playing out across the country.
The battle over Common Core education standards is playing out across the country, but a new set of requirements for teaching science is creeping into curricula without the same fanfare. Some states are voluntarily adopting the practices, which emphasize more consistent science instruction as well as hands-on experimentation. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Education Week reports.
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In education, ‘doing science’ rather than just memorizing it
Clip: 6/21/2016 | 7m 59s
The battle over Common Core education standards is playing out across the country, but a new set of requirements for teaching science is creeping into curricula without the same fanfare. Some states are voluntarily adopting the practices, which emphasize more consistent science instruction as well as hands-on experimentation. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Education Week reports.
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