We invite your district to participate in a federally funded research study to better understand the effect of a literacy-integrated science curriculum on children’s science learning. Interested in learning more? Email caesart@edc.org.
We are looking for schools and districts that meet one of the following criteria:
- Currently implementing a science curriculum in Grade K and 1 classrooms
- OR willing to adopt Amplify Science, a literacy-integrated science curriculum, in K and Grade 1 classrooms.
Schools and teachers that participate in the study will receive:
- $5,000 per school/year
- $1,000 per participating teacher/year (in accordance with district policies)
- For schools newly adopting Amplify, Amplify K–1 curriculum + classroom materials, free of charge for two years plus 1.5 days/year of professional learning for participating teachers
*Teachers will be paid in accordance with school/district policies.
About the Curriculum
Amplify Science merges core science concepts with literacy development to create an engaging, evidence-informed experience, through hands-on investigations for young learners. Grounded in the latest early learning research, Amplify Science is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and aims to build a strong foundation in both science and literacy during the critical early years.
About the Study
The two-year study explores the effect of literacy-integrated science curriculum on children’s science learning over time. Researchers will collect data from kindergarten teachers and students in 2026/7 school year and first grade teachers and students in 2027/8.
Why this matters:
- Build strong foundations: Early science experiences foster curiosity, conceptual understanding, and positive attitudes – critical for later science achievement.[1]
- Support literacy growth: Research shows science instruction improves vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing.[2]
- Align district priorities: The study offers districts the opportunity to test out a standards-aligned science curriculum to assess its fit for your schools.
What’s Involved for Teachers?
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Interested in learning more? Email caesart@edc.org.
[1] Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., Hillemeier, M. M., & Maczuga, S. (2016). Science achievement gaps begin very early, persist, and are largely explained by modifiable factors. Educational Researcher, 45(1), 18–35
[2] Cabell, S. Q., & Hwang, H. (2020). Science content and literacy integration: An avenue for promoting language and reading comprehension in the primary grades. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 50, 158–170