Our Commitments
Our commitments sit at the core of everything we do at BSCS Science Learning. They are living principles, grounded in practice, that continue to evolve as we learn.
Design for belonging and access
This means we are committed to elevating learners’ knowledge and experiences by…
- Helping educators create conditions where everyone feels accepted, valued, and able to fully participate in science together.
- Ensuring access to the practices and cultures of science communities.
Co-create and learn with communities
This means we are committed to working in partnerships with communities by…
- Building genuine and reciprocal relationships.
- Understanding desires and needs by listening to and learning from our partners.
- Shaping the collaboration around our values and the values of our partners.
- Engaging with interdisciplinary perspectives and localized knowledge and practices.
Reimagine programs, policies, and practices so all learners can thrive
This means we are committed to clearing common obstacles and building new pathways in science education through…
- Understanding the cultural, social, political, and historical contexts that have shaped current conditions.
- Challenging past and present harms through careful, critical, and collaborative design.
- Reflecting about our processes and products by owning and repairing harms.
- Enacting the types of relations we desire in broader society for the future.
Prepare learners and communities to investigate and act on problems that matter
This means we are committed to supporting our partners in…
- Leveraging expertise and resources to support learners in understanding and addressing the problems that matter most to them.
- Seeking explanations and solutions that heal past wrongs and shape a better tomorrow.