Science grades are on the rise in Alberta Canada's Elk Island School Districts thanks to the Dow-funded Partners for Science program’s hands-on learning approach. After a study of 10 years’ worth of data, Elk Island confirmed a direct link between the learning method and superior academic performance in science. Under the program, students' overall test scores are consistently higher than the provincial norm.

Partners for Science has students enthusiastic about science. Teachers welcome the kit-based resources. Parents love the good report cards. Even the Alberta Legislature formally recognized the program in April 2003. The success of the elementary school program has led Dow to pledge an additional $390,000 to launch a junior high school version.

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