BURLINGTON, North Carolina – Leading School Science Provider Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its certified version of open science for grades 6 through 8 received all-green ratings from EdReports, a nonprofit organization. The organization provides free online reports and reviews that help K-12 educators evaluate math, language arts, and science educational materials because high-quality content matters for teachers, children, and their collective future. Materials are rigorously evaluated by teams of educators to determine their alignment with standards and usability. EdReports content reviewers are made up of leading classroom educators, district coaches, and state content leaders who deeply understand college and career readiness standards and the importance of high-quality educational materials. Read the full report at EdReports.org.
In simple terms, EdReports' all-green rating means that the certified version of Carolina de open science meets expectations for all three review categories: Designed for Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS); coherence and scope; and usability. Additionally, she demonstrates that the improvements Carolina made to her version of the program also meet alignment and usability expectations.
“As a nonprofit science developer, OpenSciEd intentionally created open source science curriculum so that teachers could edit, adapt, and localize content for their students,” said Jim Ryan, CEO of OpenSciEd. “When doing the open science To make the grades 6-8 curriculum more user-friendly last year, Carolina's certified version paved the way for teachers to make these changes while maintaining the high quality of the instructional materials. Working with Carolina as a certified partner resulted in another excellent version of our curriculum.”
In 2021, Carolina became a certified partner of the non-profit scientific developer OpenSciEd to create a unique version of open science science units for grades 6 to 8. Carolina, through her own expert scientists and science educators, took a first step toward improving OpenSciEd units to further support teachers and engage students. Carolina's certified version offers redesigned print materials, simplified equipment, and an enhanced digital experience, plus certified professional learning to help teachers make the shift to three-dimensional, student-centered, phenomenon-driven learning.
“We appreciate receiving the review from EdReports, a highly respected source of trusted information, and are very proud to have earned all the green ratings,” said Jim Parrish, President and CEO of Carolina. “Carolina, like EdReports, knows that teachers spend many hours searching for quality materials. Its rigorous review process can make it much easier for educators to quickly see and be confident that our certified version of Carolina de open science for high school met its standards in all categories and underwent deep scrutiny by a team of educator reviewers. The review can definitely help alleviate another burden on teachers and help them find high-quality materials for their classrooms.”
Carolina appreciates the opportunity to have EdReports review her version. The certified organic version of Carolina de open science is based on the same scientific content as open science and has the same scores throughout the program. Some evidence statements have been edited to reflect differences in program navigation and usability, including the presence of an online digital platform.
For information, Carolina encourages educators to visit her online page at https://www.carolinaopenscied.com to know their versions of open science. Units are available for purchase now through Carolina. Visit carolina website or call (800) 334-5551 or email [email protected].
Carolina Biological Supply Company
Since its beginnings in 1927, Carolina ( www.carolina.com) has grown to become the world's leading provider of science teaching materials. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, Carolina serves clients around the world, including teachers, students, and professionals in scientific and health-related fields. The company is still privately owned by descendants of the founder, geology and biology professor Dr. Thomas E. Powell Jr.
* NGSS is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners who developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product and do not endorse it.
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