The Next Generation Science Standards was developed by a consortium of states and other organizations in the United States, including the National Research Council, the National Science Teachers Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and Achieve, Inc. The NGSS standards provide a framework for teaching science that is more focused on scientific practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas, and is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of science concepts and better prepare them for college and careers in science-related fields.