In the last five years of the grant, San Diego Unified has been a district leader in the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Over 400 teachers have been trained in implementing NGSS through district-wide lesson studies and capacity builder training. We have a core teacher leader network of dedicated teachers K-8 who are spearheading science efforts for the district. Students are benefitting from an inquiry-driven approach to standards that is three-dimensional: learning content in the context of science and engineering practices as well as cross-cutting concepts that span all disciplines of science. Middle school science is integrated. Life, physical and Earth science are not taught in isolation but in the context of real world phenomena. 
This September, our Regional Director facilitated a visioning session around the future of science education with members of the Core Leadership Team, Program Managers for STEAM and School Innovation, as well as STEAM and Science Resource Teachers.
As we enter into this sixth and final year of the grant work, we hope to share a clear vision and mission for science education for the future and gain new partnerships for sustainability to ensure that all kids have a quality science education everyday.
