There is a shortage of qualified math and science teachers in the U.S., particularly in schools serving high-need students. Since no single factor is more critical to student success than the quality of the teacher in the classroom, we need to redesign human capital management to ensure an effective teacher for every student and principal for every 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
READ THE REPORT
Read what’s happening in STEM education policy, practice, and research:
- In Sputnik Moment for STEM, U.S. Must Train More, Better...
- Who Is Writing the 'Next Generation' Science Standards?
- A New Dawn for STEM Education
VISUALIZATION
New designs transform the use of time, money, people, and technology to meet the needs of all students. MORE
TEACHING & LEADERSHIP
Connecting to Your Work
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Statway: New Pathways Through College Math
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In Sputnik Moment for STEM, U.S. Must Train More, Better Teachers
05/17/2012
Talia Milgrom-Elcott and Maya Agarwal Lundahagen, co-leaders of the movement, explain the urgency, the necessity, and the innovation of 100Kin10. Between the partners' bold commitments, the real-time learning of the Research & Development platform , and the support of 15 funding partners to date, 100Kin10 is poised to reach its objective of 100,000 new, excellent STEM teachers in the next decade.
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Science and Math With an 'Edge' -- Learning Is Best When It's Messy and Unpredictable
03/28/2012
Getting messy is often the best way to engage students in STEM learning.
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Bold Commitments Aim for Dramatic Increase in STEM Teacher Corps
02/21/2012
100Kin10 hosts Partner Summit 2012, convening partners and special guests for a day of collaboration and learning.
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$22M Fund to Kick-Off Effort by Cross-Sector Partnership to Hire, Develop, Retain Excellent STEM Teachers
02/07/2012
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Obama to announce $100 million plan to train new educators
02/07/2012
The White House distributes a press release in advance of the White House Science Fair, announcing Obama's recognition of 100Kin10.
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More than 100 Partners Join Movement to Secure Excellent STEM Teachers
01/18/2012
100Kin10 announces new partners, resulting in a partnership of over 100 diverse organizations.
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100Kin10
100Kin10 is a multi-sector mobilization that responds to the national imperative to train 100,000 excellent science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers over the coming 10 years.
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34 STEM Education Programs Awarded
12/09/2011
34 organizations invited to join a new STEM education community as a result of the "Partnering for Excellence" Ashoka Changemakers competition.
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Initiative aims for 100,000 new STEM teachers
12/05/2011
eSchool News features the early success and objectives of 100Kin10.
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Women@NASA Adds Aspire 2 Inspire for Middle School Girls Interested in STEM Careers
11/28/2011
NASA has launched Aspire 2 Inspire, a new portion of its website aimed at middle school girls, particularly to engage them with STEM subjects and interest them in STEM careers.
