In "Science Education: A Societal Imperative," Paul H. Taylor references a society shaped by scientific concepts and technological forces, the need for citizens to make informed decisions about how science and technology are used in society, and how important it is for students to be scientifically literate in order to make informed decisions about how our society is shaped by science and technology. It is now more critical than ever that equitable science education reach all students so they can make these informed decisions since our society is even more affected by the use of science and technology than it was in 1978.