The vision and work are grounded in research about what makes a difference in education and what a high-quality science education could and should be.

They use and generate research to continually raise the standards for the development of materials and services that promote the teaching and learning of science. They have a long history of developing exemplary curriculum materials, offering transformative professional development services, and conducting rigorous research and evaluation studies.

As they continue in the commitment to transform science education, they are building upon the foundation of the past while seeking innovative opportunities to lead the science education community. They are committed to generating and using research to develop products and services that improve science teaching and learning for all.