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ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND INFORMAL EDUCATION $171,440,000The FY 2003 Budget Request for the Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education (ESIE) Subactivity is $171.44 million, an increase of $6.06 million, or 3.7 percent, over the FY 2002 Current Plan of $165.38 million. (Millions of Dollars)
ESIE's comprehensive programming develops research-based models and innovative resources that strengthen the teaching and learning of high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 (preK-12). Instructional materials and student assessments that promote active investigation, together with new models for delivering teacher professional development, contribute to STEM classroom environments that serve all students well. Moreover, ESIE media, exhibit, and community-based programs increase scientific and technological literacy and develop life-long skills that benefit learners of all ages. ESIE programs create a solid educational foundation for the future research, instructional, and technological workforce, as well as for students pursuing post-secondary education in other disciplines. All ESIE program efforts are characterized by high standards in content, pedagogy, and assessment; effective utilization of formal and informal education communities; and partnerships among major stakeholders (e.g., higher education, school districts, state education agencies). Instructional and Assessment Materials Development (IMD) activities support development of comprehensive (multi-year) and supplementary instructional materials, as well as assessment tools that are designed to improve STEM education for all preK-12 students. A growing body of research shows that, when these instructional materials are implemented as intended, students' performance increases on a wide variety of impact measures. IMD-supported materials influence traditional textbooks and are themselves gaining wider acceptance in schools. For example, NSF-supported elementary mathematics materials have captured approximately 12 percent of the textbook market and NSF-supported middle-school mathematics curricula have a presence in nearly 5,000 school districts. In FY 2003, the IMD program makes strategic investments in development and revision of elementary science and mathematics curricula; strengthens its portfolio in science assessment; and begins support for the next generation of large-scale Implementation and Dissemination Sites. IMD is contributing to the development of a challenging curriculum and materials that will support the Math and Science Partnership (MSP). IMD increases $40,000 to $28.99 million in FY 2003. Teacher Development (formerly Teacher and Student Development) activities support the creation of models and resources necessary for large-scale education reform in science, technology, and mathematics, grades preK-12. In FY 2003, funding increases by $6.94 million to $87.45 million, or 8.6 percent above the FY 2002 level. Teacher Development includes:
Informal Science Education (ISE) promotes public interest, understanding, and engagement in science and technology through voluntary, self-directed, and lifelong learning opportunities. ISE programs stimulate a wide range of experiences for children and adults, including development of radio and television series, large-format films, exhibits, Web-based projects, youth programs, and a variety of educational materials and programs. In FY 2003, ISE focuses on developing national, regional, and community infrastructures to promote public science literacy; informing the public about scientific research and its benefits to society; and reaching underserved audiences, especially in smaller communities. ISE funding decreases to $55.0 million in FY 2003, a reduction of $920,000 below the FY 2002 level. The broad reach of ISE is demonstrated by such projects as:
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