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Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University is partnering with Perkins Local Schools and the Sandusky City Schools in Ohio to improve student performance in science through adoption of “citizen science research.” Key innovations are: (1) students and teachers in grades 3 through 8 participate in science research projects led by professional scientists in association with a variety of community and higher education partners; (2) teachers learn how to lead students in science research by participating in a rigorous three-year program of professional development as members of Professional Learning Communities; (3) teachers and students learn to lead through publication of their findings to their peers, to their local communities, and to the professional science community; and (4) teachers adopt efficient strategies for differentiating instruction to maximize learning for all students.

Horizon Research, Inc. serves as the external evaluator for the project.

University of Florida Board of Trustees

The University of Florida aims to improve students’ science outcomes by preparing and supporting teachers leaders in partnering school districts to effectively implement an inquiry–driven, problem–based, and standards–aligned science curriculum. Horizon Research, Inc. serves as the external evaluator for the U–FUTuRES project.

Northwestern University

HRI serves as the external evaluator for a project involving Northwestern University, Michigan State University, the University of Texas at Austin, Wright State University, and the BEAR Center at the University of California at Berkeley. The project is producing an empirically-tested learning progression for scientific practices for grades 4—8 along with tested curriculum materials and validated assessment items that support and measure students’ ability in the scientific practices of explanation, argumentation, and modeling.