Governor Edward G. Rendell’s Science: It’s Elementary initiative will help bring science to life for hundreds of students across the state. The initiative will prepare 2,700 teachers to give nearly 72,000 students in 143 schools across 52 counties hands-on learning needed to explore the world of science. Science: It’s Elementary is expanding ASSET’s proven model of hands-on science materials and intensive teacher training to help Pennsylvania’s students meet the state standards in science—just in time for the first state science tests in the 2007-08 school year. To learn more, click on the links below:

 

Program Overview

Articles

                     Blairsville Dispatch -- October 26, 2007

                     The Lancaster New Era -- November 16, 2007

                     The Tribune Democrat -- September 22, 2007

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -- February 14, 2006

          Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -- February 09, 2006

News Releases

                     Science: It’s Elementary is Making a Difference for Teachers and Students across Pennsylvania

                     *Secretary of Education Announces Evaluation Results to Educators and Community

                     ASSET Inc. hosts Community Briefing on Science: It’s Elementary Year One Evaluation Highlights with Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak

                     Governor Rendell Announces Science: It's Elementary Grants to Schools

                     Elementary Students to Showcase Science Discovery During Statewide 'Science: It's Elementary' Events

                      Science: It's Elementary 2006-07 Budget Provides $10 Million for ‘Science: It’s Elementary’