ATA Science Council Beliefs

• a high quality, public system of education open to all is imperative for a society to flourish
• science education is an essential component of education for all students and affects the well-being of society
• science education is a shared responsibility of the entire community
• a professional science teacher is essential for effective student learning
• students benefit from seeing the interconnectedness of science to other subjects
• active membership in professional organizations enhances teacher professionalism and facilitates teacher expertise
• science education can benefit from cooperation and the formation of strategic alliances among groups that deal with science and the teaching of science
• effective organizations purposefully provide for self-renewal