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We must raise the bar in education and rethink the design of school if we want excellent math and science learning for all students. The Opportunity Equation report provides a roadmap for this vision with recommendations for key stakeholders. MORE
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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
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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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Business Sector Studies Reforms at State Level
06/12/2011
With legislation languishing on Capitol Hill, the business community has turned to the nation’s state houses and school boards, choosing to engage with superintendents instead of senators. Around the country, private-sector leaders are diving into legislation to reform teacher pay and pushing for better math and science education.
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Major Corporations Promote STEM Education
06/01/2011
The Dow Chemical Co., among other major corporations, is worried that America’s STEM education crisis might leave it understaffed.
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Time to Raise the Bar
04/27/2011
Last week, a group of leading chief executives sent letters to all 50 governors and the D.C. mayor urging them to tell the difficult truth about student performance in their states. They also sent another message: We've got your back.
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Obama: STEM Education a Must-Have
04/21/2011
During a town hall event at Facebook’s headquarters, President Obama highlighted STEM education’s important role in the lives of students and its critical contribution to U.S. competitiveness.
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CEOs Highlight STEM Learning 'Vital Signs' in States
04/21/2011
A coalition of more than 110 corporate CEOs today unveiled a set of state-by-state reports on STEM learning that it says are aimed at "correcting the record" in places where state data may give an inaccurate picture of student achievement, as well as "celebrating" the good news and pointing to the challenges ahead.
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Chamber of Commerce Study Urges Business Leaders to Transform STEM Education
04/14/2011
A new report espouses taking a tough approach toward a K-12 educational system that it says is too heavily focused on the interests of its personnel.
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Bolstering Science Education is Essential for U.S. Prosperity
04/09/2011
If we want to position ourselves at the cutting edge of scientific discovery and technological innovation -- an economic imperative for the U.S. -- we have to inspire children to have a better grasp of scientific concepts and encourage pursuit of careers in science.
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National Math and Science Initiative Showcased in ExxonMobil’s Masters Golf Tournament Ads
04/07/2011
ExxonMobil Corporation will be launching a national ad campaign to raise awareness about the National Math and Science Initiative during the Masters Golf Tournament.
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Arizona Technology Council Launches getSTEMTM-az, an Interactive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Web Portal
04/04/2011
Statewide initiative facilitates collaboration that matches classroom needs with business resources.
