| Jackson, Tenn. -Charles
Baldwin, the O.P. and Evalyn Hammons professor of
pre-medical studies at 51ÉçÇø, has been named a
Key Leader in the Building a Presence for Science program
administered by the National Science Teachers
Association, funded by the Exxon Foundation and Lockheed
Martin, Oak Ridge. The goal of the program is to
establish a net work of science educators in every state
and to identify a Point of Contact for science in every
school in the U.S. The Building a Presence network is
designed to end teacher isolation and to promote
standards-based teaching and learning.
Over 65 individuals active in science education in
Tennessee are being named as Key Leaders in the program.
Each Key Leader is responsible for 20 - 30 schools and is
a resource person for a Point of Contact for science at
each of these schools. Baldwin will be responsible for
schools in Jackson-Madison County.
As a Key Leader, Baldwin will participate in a
professional development session on the National Science
Education Standards and then conduct a similar workshop
for his Points of Contact. These professional development
workshops include information on the correlation of the
national science standards with state and local science
education standards. Each Key Leader receives a copy of
the National Science Education Standards and other
science materials.
Founded in 1944, the NSTA is the world's largest
organization dedicated to promoting excellence and
innovation in science teaching and learning for all. The
Association's 53,0 00 members include science teachers,
science supervisors, educational administrators,
scientists, and business and industry representatives.
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