Changes

<span style="font-size:medium;">1.Organize a teacher research and development team to dig deep into GCSP learning by having these teachers read widely on the topic, visit local businesses and industries engaged in GCSP work to interview real-world practitioners to find out what students need to be successful in these fields. This group can be comprised of 6 to 8 people and can act as the steering group for beginning an exploration of GCSP learning in a school community.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">2.Have the team led several faculty meeting times to have teachers engage in the conversation around GCSP, and to explore and develop GCSP-related learning experiences in classrooms. This creates a safe space for learning and experimentation and provides a feedback loop for teachers as they try to understand the components of GCSP lesson and unit design.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">3.Conduct curriculum reviews of relevant departments and take a close look at the Next Generation Science Standards to see where there are opportunities to incorporate GCSP into the already existing curriculum.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">4.Have teachers and students visit other GCSP schools to engage in conversations with other teachers to figure out how best to begin to make inroads in GCSP.&nbsp;</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">5.Bring an outside GCSP expert to cast a lens on the existing programs. It is always helpful to have an outsider’s eyes on the internal workings of a school so that the school can learn more about itself and how to grow.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">6.Invite guest scientists in to the school to conduct experiments with students and to talk about what it is like to work in a GCSP field.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">7.Entrepreneurship training is seen as a vital part of kids’ schooling. Whether it’s through after-school programs, summer camps, competitions, or in-class activities, advocates believe that learning the ins and outs of business-building can help develop some important real-world skills.&nbsp;</span>