A District Leader's Perspective: Making the Switch to Next Generation Science Standards

SPEAKER: Scott Morrison

Learn about the biggest challenges in making the switch to the Next Generation Science Standards from a district leader who has already made the change. Learn how the nature of teaching and learning across all disciplines is becoming more integrated, more focused on higher order thinking, and more performance-based. Get advice on how to ease the transition and what surprises to expect.

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Director of Curriculum & Instructional Technology at Manchester Essex Regional School District

About Scott Morrison

As the Director of Curriculum and Technology for the Manchester Essex Regional School District, Scott is responsible for leading the curriculum, instructional, assessment and technology programs within the school system.

As a former teacher, assistant principal, and principal, Scott has spent over 20 years in the field of education and possesses an uncompromising dedication and commitment to helping enrich the lives of students.

Scott holds a B.S. in elementary education, an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and is currently completing a doctoral program in organizational change at Northeastern University.

We're in a 21st-century innovation economy. Ideas rule the day. We need to really think about our schools in a way that help students just change the world. Actually help them to change the world, not just simply be prepared to live in it.

— Scott Morrison