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Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education, National Science Foundation

Description

From the website: Science, mathematics, and technology (SMT) education—pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (preK-12)—lays the foundation of knowledge and skills needed by future researchers, educators, and technologists; students pursuing postsecondary education in other disciplines; and individuals directly entering the technological workforce. The Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education (ESIE) supports the National Science Foundation’s mission of providing leadership and promoting development of the infrastructure and resources needed to strengthen preK-12 SMT education throughout the United States.

ESIE’s comprehensive and coherent research-based program portfolio strengthens the Nation’s capacity to support high-quality SMT education. Innovative instructional materials and student assessments, as well as new models for teacher education, contribute to SMT classroom environments that enable all students to achieve their full potential. Moreover, ESIE’s informal learning opportunities via media, exhibit, and community-based projects increase scientific and technological literacy, as well as develop lifelong learning skills that benefit students of all ages.

Topic(s): Educational Content

User Type(s): Academic, Educator, Journalist, Policymaker, Producer

Address

4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230

Contact Information

Phone(s): 703-292-5111
URL(s): http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/news/publicat/nsf04009/ehr/esie.htm

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