New Report Published by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd Finds Few Opportunities for Science Learning in California Elementary Schools

Sacramento, CA, October 26, 2011 --(PR.com)-- New Research conducted by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley and SRI International finds Students have little access to high quality science education in California elementary schools. Intense pressure to meet accountability goals in mathematics and English is limiting time for science, and teachers and schools do not have the infrastructure support needed to consistently provide students with quality science learning opportunities.

Students have little access to high quality science education in California elementary schools, according to new research released today in Sacramento.

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