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:
- Common Science Standards Face Capacity Issues
- Molding the next generation of computer scientists
- Regaining Our Lead in STEM Education | Commentary
VISUALIZATION
New designs transform the use of time, money, people, and technology to meet the needs of all students. MORE
TEACHING & LEADERSHIP
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Statway: New Pathways Through College Math
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Mobilization Aims Toward 100,000 New, Excellent Math and Science Teachers for Public Schools in Next Ten Years
06/30/2011
Initial commitments to 100K in10 will increase supply, retain excellence, build the movement
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Calling for Innovative Solutions:
Building Partnerships to bring STEM Learning to Schools05/18/2011
Ashoka’s Changemakers® has launched an online collaborative competition, in partnership with Carnegie Corporation of New York and The Opportunity Equation, to unleash the talent, passion, and real-world skills of experts to engage students of all ages in rich science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning.
- Press Release
Better Data on Teacher Preparation in U.S. Could Help Improve Education
04/29/2010
A new report from the National Research Council provides recommendations for the development of a national education data network to improve teacher preparation.
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The All-Purpose Teacher: Why Far Too Many States Are Allowing High School Science Teachers To Teach Subjects They May Know Very Little About
09/15/2010
A “traffic light” report from the National Council on Teacher Quality exposes loopholes in state regulations that allow science teacher candidates to teach subjects such as chemistry and physics without adequate preparation. While 11 states earn green-light status for avoiding such loopholes, 33 are given red lights for policies that place students at considerable risk.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York - Institute for Advanced Study Statement on Release of The Teacher Education Study in Mathematics
04/15/2010
Michele Cahill and Phillip Griffiths discuss the release of a Michigan State University study surveying more than 3,300 future teachers in the United States and 23,244 future teachers across 16 countries.
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President Honors Outstanding Science, Math, Engineering Teachers and Mentors
07/09/2009
President Obama today named more than 100 science, math, and engineering teachers and mentors as recipients of two prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence. The educators will receive their awards in the Fall at a White House ceremony.
