To understand how state educational systems have applied standards for Earth
science content, AGI conducts annual national assessments of K–12 Earth science
education. Our research shows how far we have come, and how much more work
we have to do to improve Earth science education. Highlights of our studies
demonstrate growing emphasis on Earth science education. Nearly fifty percent of
all states include Earth science content in state-mandated high school exams,
and thirty-seven states count Earth science courses towards high school
graduation requirements.