Board on Science Education

The Board on Science Education (BOSE) is a standing board within the Center for Education which is part of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education at the National Research Council, the operating arm of the National Academies. The Board meets biannually and its membership reflects expertise in a variety of domains within science and science education such as natural and learning scientists, educational researchers, policy professionals, science education practitioners, teacher educators, philanthropic corporate stakeholders. BOSE: • provides advice on the research and best practices for science education at all levels in school and non-school settings. For example, one recent report (Taking Science to School) was targeted at grades pre-K through 8 and another (Learning Science in Informal Environments) will address life-long, out of school learning as well. • interprets research findings to inform practice. For example, Taking Science to School has a companion practitioner’s volume entitled Ready, Set, Science! • develops future directions for science education research and practice. For example, a workshop was recently held on the status of mathematics and science standards, their implications, and the future research agenda.

Major Reports on K-12 Science Learning and Teaching
Taking Science to School		Ready Set Science		America’s Lab Report