The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) has posted draft, revised standards for Science and Technology/Engineering (STE).  Changes include the inclusion of science and engineering practices, coherent progressions of learning across years, and grade-by-grade standards Pre-K to 8.  These revised standards will not be considered for formal adoption by the state until the 2015-16 school year.  Until then, each school district may decide whether/how to use them.  Also posted are related documents, including FAQ, crosswalks, strand maps, and rationales for decisions about structural changes.

ESE staff will be compiling input and responding to questions while the draft revised STE standards are public.  Email mathsciencetech@doe.mass.edu with any comments, suggestions, or questions related to the draft revised STE standards.