Innovative designs can push the limits of practice for all students. We need to re-engage our most disconnected students in rigorous math and science education and place them on pathways to graduation and postsecondary education. At the same time, we must provide opportunities for the most successful students in math and science to accelerate beyond what is traditionally available in high school.
2011 UPDATE
In the two years since its release, the Opportunity Equation has promoted the goal of excellent, equitable STEM education for all students. This update covers major developments and highlights questions and priorities for the future. MORE
NRC Framework
Experts in science education discuss the emerging opportunities of the NRC's "A Framework for K-12 Science Education." MORE
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SCHOOL & SYSTEM DESIGN
Connecting to Your Work
The New York Hall of Science’s “Explainer” Program
VISUALIZATION
In a transformed system, all students leave high school fully prepared for success in college and careers, with many more students prepared for success in STEM studies and careers.MORE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Statway: New Pathways Through College Math
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Iowa announces hubs for science/technology education effort
05/07/2012
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and his STEM advisory council announce six STEM education hubs throughout the state. Housed at universities and community colleges, these hubs will encourage students to pursue degrees and careers in STEM fields. This marks the first major actions by Gov. Branstad's STEM advisory council.
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Colo. Program Puts Students on the Pathway to a Career
05/03/2012
Colorado high schools offer students early interactions with STEM careers. Most students who graduate from these specialized schools leave with not only a planned career path, but also course credit and real-world experiences in their chosen field.
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Legislation Would Increase Minority Access to STEM Degrees
04/25/2012
Earlier this week, Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced the "Broadening Participation in STEM Education Act." The legislation, which is expected to face opposition, would allow the National Science Foundation to give grants to colleges and universities with the objective of increasing the diversity of students pursing STEM degrees and faculty teaching within STEM departments.
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Businesses, schools partner to create STEM collaborative in five metro school districts
04/19/2012
The Portland Metro STEM partnership -- an alliance between schools, businesses, and community organizations with operations centered at the Intel STEM Center for College and Career Readiness -- aims to improve STEM learning in the Portland area through involving a variety of traditional and non-traditional players in schools.
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Experts: 'Weed Out' Classes Are Killing STEM Achievement
04/19/2012
Colleges and universities are discouraging students from pursuing STEM majors through "weed out" classes.
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Report: STEM education needs more money, support
04/18/2012
In the 2012 National Survey on STEM Education, funding was cited as the top issue to increasing the presence of STEM education in K-12 schools. The lack of quality professional development also arose as a major impediment to providing excellent STEM educations.
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NGA BRIEF HIGHLIGHTS ADVANTAGES OF INFORMAL SCIENCE
03/30/2012
NGA distributes a press release announcing its recent study, The Role of Informal Science in the State Education Agenda, that demonstrates the importance of informal science education.
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Math Matters, Even for Little Kids
03/27/2012
Teaching math to young children, as early as preschool, is an essential component to later success in school.
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Education, Immigration Said Keys To US Manufacturing
03/06/2012
STEM education was highlighted as a key aspect to retaining manufacturing in the United States during the Energy Innovation Summit, sponsored by the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy.
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Grades 9 Through 14 School Model Strengthens Education-to-Work System
02/28/2012
A new school model integrating grades nine through 14 will open in the fall of 2012, allowing students to earn an associates' degree in high school and giving them access to the STEM sector with a higher number of higher-paying career options.
