Science community engagement with schools

This report documents the first phase of a project looking at school–science community engagement initiatives. It was carried out for the Ministry of Education as part of the Science community engagement project, which is part of a wider programme of work on science in the curriculum.

The report explores the wide range of programmes, initiatives and partnerships currently operating that are designed to link schools and the science community. Specific examples are discussed and there are sections on initiatives targeting Māori and Pasifika students. The report also discusses international initiatives. The final section looks at the purpose of science community-school collaborations and asks how they can be sustained and where to next.