National science standards considered for Delaware teachers

As Delaware teachers bring their reading and math teaching in line with national standards, Delaware is headed toward adopting a similar program for science courses.

But the standards could again raise debate over teaching evolution and climate change in schools, and some parents are worried they could be losing control over what their kids are learning.


The Next Generation Science Standards are designed to make science classes more rigorous and to bridge a sometimes wide dividein what is taught in different states, proponents say.


“These are standards that are going to make your child competitive in a global society,” said Tonyea Mead, science associate at the Department of Education.

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