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As states and districts adopt and implement Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or work to align instruction with A Framework for K–12 Science Education (the Framework), instructional materials aligned with this new vision for science education have emerged as a key mechanism for creating high-quality learning experiences for students.

In response to the need for more coordination across the ongoing efforts to support the design and implementation of instructional materials for science education, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop in June 2017. The workshop focused on the development of instructional materials that reflect the principles of the Framework and the NGSS. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Kathy DiRanna, Director of WestEd’s K-12 Alliance, served as a workshop presenter and is featured in the publication.