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National Science Foundation  

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  • Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is supported by the U.S. federal government to advance knowledge in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); foster innovation among scientists, engineers, and educators; and develop society's scientific knowledge through the dissemination of scientific information. As a means of advancing this mission, NSF has actively promoted and supported educational reforms in K–12 science and mathematics instruction. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent; National Science Foundation]

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