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April 5, 2010

K-6 Teachers and Classrooms Need Stronger Focus on Science

California’s elementary school teachers feel much less confident in teaching science than reading or math, and there…

January 4, 2010

CCST Places First California Science and Technology Fellows

The California Council on Science and Technology has awarded the first California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships,…

March 25, 2009

New Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program Launches

CCST is pleased to announce the launch of a new fellowship opportunity for professional scientists and engineers…

July 9, 2008

Proposed Algebra Standard the Right Measure to Meet

Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a landmark shift in California’s middle school mathematics testing, asking the State Board…

March 5, 2007

California Faces Critical Shortage of Math and Science Teachers

California faces a persistent and critical shortage of fully prepared math and science teachers and lacks the…

February 5, 2007

California Not On Track to Meet Demand for Science and Math Teachers

The state is facing a serious shortage of fully prepared science and mathematics teachers, and current efforts…

January 16, 2007

CCST Urges Reconsideration of Federal Innovation Legislation

In 2006 several Congressional bills were proposed to improve the United States’ science and technology competitiveness, which…

January 10, 2007

Shaping the Future: California’s Response to “Rising Above the Gathering Storm”

The California Council on Science and Technology, at the Governor’s request, convened four task forces chaired by…

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