Format: PDF Pages: 14 Publisher: WestEd This report describes initial findings from a study evaluating the efficacy of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science K–5 curriculum. The findings shed light on the effectiveness of early-grade science education and its potential to enrich students’ academic achievements. The randomized controlled trial, led by WestEd, was conducted in 1st grade classrooms across three California school districts during the 2021/22 school year.