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Shagit Thakkar

Shagit Thakkar is a Curriculum Manager at Edmentum specializing in science content. He has been with the organization for over 10 years, and his background includes a B.A. in Biochemistry from Baylor University.

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The Next Generation Science Standards, Two Years In (Part 3: Implementation)

Over the past several weeks, we have been examining the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and where they stand at the two-year mark. In this final installment, we shift the spotlight to NGSS implementation.

The Next Generation Science Standards, Two Years In (Part 2: Adopting the Standards)

Believe it or not, this April marks two years since the release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). At the two-year point, what types of impacts are the NGSS having? What are the key trends? How is the transition going?

The Next Generation Science Standards, Two Years In

The Next Generation Science Standards are already nearly two years old. At the time of their release, the NGSS were met with any combination of glowing endorsements, biting critiques, and lots of fanfare. Fast-forward to today, and we at Edmentum would like to turn the spotlight on the NGSS and where they stand, two years in.

Examining the Next Generation Science Standards: their Background, Development, and Vision - Part 2

Shagit Thakkar, Curriculum Manager at Edmentum specializing in science content, continues part two of his series, “Examining the Next Generation Science Standards: Their Background, Development

Examining the Next Generation Science Standards: their Background, Development, and Vision

Shagit Thakkar, Curriculum Manager at Edmentum specializing in science content, introduces us to the Next Generation Science Standards in part one of his series, “Examining the Next Generation Science Standards: their Background, Development, and Vision.”