Critical Stakeholders

The Critical Stakeholders are distinguished individuals and organizations that represent education, science, business and industry and who have interest in the Next Generation Science Standards. The members are drawn from all 50 states and have expertise in:

• Elementary, middle and high school science from both urban and rural communities
• Special education and English language acquisition
• Postsecondary education
• State standards and assessments
• Cognitive science, life science, physical science, earth/space science, and engineering/technology
• Mathematics and Literacy
• Business and industry
• Workforce development
• Education policy

The Critical Stakeholders will critique successive, confidential drafts of the standards and provide feedback to the writers and states, giving special attention to their areas of expertise.