Common measure definitions

We collect information on outputs and outcomes from education programs across NOAA to share the great work our educators do. This collection includes the definitions of our measures. It's intended for members of the NOAA Education Council who submit data for our annual accomplishments, but we wanted to share it publicly so that our partners, evaluators, and any one else who's interested can see how we get our numbers.
Teachers learn about water quality monitoring with the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in a project funded by Great Lakes B-WET.

Teachers learn about water quality monitoring with the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in a project funded by Great Lakes B-WET. (Image credit: University of Wisconsin Superior)

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Educators
Number of educators who participated in NOAA-supported professional development programs. Leading outcome: Number of educators who intend to integrate what they learned in NOAA-supported professional development programs. Lagging outcome: Number of educators who integrated what they learned in NOAA-supported professional development programs.
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P-12 students
Number of P-12 students who participated in NOAA-supported formal education programs.
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Postsecondary students
Number of postsecondary students trained in NOAA-mission related sciences through NOAA-funded higher education programs.
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Youth and adults

Number of youth and adults who participated in NOAA-supported informal education programs.

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Visitor attendance
Number of people that visit museums, aquariums, and other informal education institutions hosting NOAA-supported exhibits or programs.
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Institutions with increased educational capacity
Number of institutions with increased educational capacity through NOAA-supported education programs or hosting exhibits.
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Website visitors

Number of website visitors to NOAA Education websites that support a broad spectrum of educational activities and provide critical information to the nation.

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Stewardship definitions

Human actions can have a profound impact on natural systems. Challenge students to develop a stewardship project.

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Environmental actions

Taking action as a result of education plays an important role in how people can impact the environment and how the environment can impact people.