Creating a broad and balanced curriculum

Editorial

Published on: May 16, 2019

6 min read

In a changing and uncertain world, most of us can agree that education is one of the single most important things in society today. Aside from imparting knowledge, it shapes who we are as people. Most of the top scientists I meet have something in common – they can all tell you the name of a teacher who inspired them to pursue a career in research. This does not just apply to scientists, but also to skilled people doing completely different kinds of jobs in various professions. We all know the importance of inspirational teachers, and the transformative impact that learning can have on the course of our lives. The Royal Society’s purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and we want to ensure that all young people in this country have the opportunity to study the sciences from a young age. Moreover, in an increasingly technological world, we believe that everyone should have a thorough grounding in science so that they can understand both the nature of

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This article was published in May 2019 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.