As part of the National Research Council's Committee for the review of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Education Program, Farrington (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and U. of Massachusetts Dartmouth) and Feder, the study's director and member of the Council's Board on Science Education, report on the existing education portfolio of the NOAA and ways to improve it for better public awareness and understanding of issues related to its mission, and review the education strategic plan mandated by the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act. The report examines its role in education, the goals and outcomes, the composition and management of its education portfolio, its evaluation practice, and the impact of its efforts. It describes the plan's strengths and weaknesses, individual projects, and recommendations and suggestions for improving the process. No index is included. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)