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Jeanne Century, director of science education at the University of Chicago's Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education, compares the magnitude of the educational reform challenge to that of curing cancer. (Credit: Dan Dry)
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Century discusses her research on the sustainability of science education reform
U. CHICAGO (US)—In educational reform, change is not only good, it’s essential. In fact, today’s most effective approaches will need to adapt to be sustainable. Why? Because social processes are complex, says University of Chicago’s Jeanne Century, and complexity paralyzes reform efforts. Continue…
