The National Science Resources Center was established in 1985 jointly by the National Academies and the Smithsonian Institution. Read more about the NSRC.

The NSRC is an intermediary organization that bridges research on how children learn with best practices for the classroom. The NSRC provides science education leadership development by:

• Building awareness for science education among leaders;
• Helping develop science education leadership among groups from school districts and states;
• Conducting programs to support the professional growth of teachers; and
• Developing and disseminating information about exemplary science instructional materials.

The mission…

… of the National Science Resources Center is to improve the learning and teaching of science for all students in the United States and throughout the world.  

We are committed to establishing effective science programs for all students by employing strategies that are informed by research, based on best practices, and leverage change through the development of strategic partnerships.

The NSRC’s Theory of Action advocates that the foundation of all reform is knowledge of research and best practices that should be used to develop a shared vision and an infrastructure for reforming science education. Systemic reform requires leaders with technical knowledge of the five essential components of science education reform, as well as access to products and services that can be used to move leaders through the various stages of reform.

Our Core Values

Quality

• Our work is of the highest quality and a standard for excellence.
• We bring discipline, cutting-edge knowledge, and critical thinking to our work.
• We ensure that our products and services are based on research on how people learn.
• We constantly look for ways to raise the bar and increase our impact.
• Our products and services undergo a rigorous research and development process.

 Innovation

• We are self-reliant and provide visionary leadership to achieve results.
• We are forward-looking, resourceful, and creative problem solvers.
• We encourage risk-taking that leads to new ideas.

 Impact

• We deliver relevant, valuable products and services to our customers.
• We are passionate about our mission.
• We commit to delivering tangible, measurable results that matter to the world

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