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BRIDGING THE GAP

Today’s global economy increasingly
demands more people highly trained in
science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM). But at the same time,
many Illinois students are failing to meet
science education benchmarks. The Chicago
Zoological Society is bridging this gap—our
Institute of Science Teaching Excellence
provides K-12 science teachers with the tools,
skills, and resources they need to confidently
teach science.