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Most Recent Discussions:
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How much collaboration happens among you and your education colleagues in support of STEM? http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/04/alone-in-the-classroom-why-teachers-are-too-isolated/255976/
April 19th, 2012 12:15
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Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, DC, April 28th & 29th: http://www.usasciencefestival.org/
April 16th, 2012 11:46
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The newsletter mentions interesting events related to the new science standards!
April 12th, 2012 11:00
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Subscribe here to receive triangle coalition STEM education news: http://www.trianglecoalition.org/tceb-info/current-issue?utm_content=srand%40uchicago.edu&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=website&utm_campaign=TC%20STEM%20Education%20News%3B%204%2F5%2F12content
April 5th, 2012 14:52
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Inforgraphic on the decline of STEM education in the US http://gettingsmart.com/blog/2012/04/infographic-the-decline-of-stem-education-in-the-u-s/
April 3rd, 2012 08:22
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New newsletter about STEM: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=967524425&message_id=1876227&user_id=NSTA&group_id=807751&jobid=9584015
March 29th, 2012 09:41
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CNN "Schools of Thought" blog discusses how fewer women are enrolling in STEM classes in community colleges: http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/22/fewer-women-enrolling-in-stem-classes-in-community-colleges/?hpt=hp_bn2 An Institute for Women's Policy Research report describes this in detail - free download of the report at their site: http://www.iwpr.org/
March 28th, 2012 09:24
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Past RWB "Schools & Partnerships" presenter Dr. Cindy Moss named director of global STEM initiatives for Discovery Education! http://www.discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/newsArticle.cfm?news_id=751
March 19th, 2012 11:34
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New STEM e-Newsletter Coming from NSTA, you can sign up to subscribe here (note NSTA says you do not need to fill out the promo code field): http://ecommerce.nsta.org/stemenewsletter/
March 19th, 2012 11:31
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North Carolina STEM initiative BioMoto project helps students "improve fitness & confidence" by combining exercise science with the science behind motorsports. I like this combo of STEM and health & wellness! http://www.salisburypost.com/News/030812-edu-Biomoto-STEM-challenge-qcd
March 9th, 2012 10:39
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New school opening in KY that will be student-centered, project-based and encourage students to use 21st century skills. Sound familiar, STEM friends? http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120304/NEWS0102/303050015/Scott-High-School-program-takes-new-approach
March 7th, 2012 11:46
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We've just completed the final Schools and Partnerships webinar this afternoon, thanks to Michelle Kolar for sharing her partnership work at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy! I've posting some of the participant questions that came up during the webinar; these appear below this post. Michelle will respond to some of these as she has time, but we hope to hear from other STEM Education Community Group members, too. Let's continue the conversation!
March 6th, 2012 14:13
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Participant question: How do you maintain/sustain partnerships? What are some lessons learned?
March 6th, 2012 14:11
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Participant question: Please describe your "best" partnership and identify the elements that contribute to its success.
March 6th, 2012 14:11
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New newsletter about STEM: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=967524425&message_id=1876227&user_id=NSTA&group_id=807751&jobid=9584015
March 29th, 2012 09:41
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CNN "Schools of Thought" blog discusses how fewer women are enrolling in STEM classes in community colleges: http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/22/fewer-women-enrolling-in-stem-classes-in-community-colleges/?hpt=hp_bn2 An Institute for Women's Policy Research report describes this in detail - free download of the report at their site: http://www.iwpr.org/
March 28th, 2012 09:24
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Past RWB "Schools & Partnerships" presenter Dr. Cindy Moss named director of global STEM initiatives for Discovery Education! http://www.discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/newsArticle.cfm?news_id=751
March 19th, 2012 11:34
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New STEM e-Newsletter Coming from NSTA, you can sign up to subscribe here (note NSTA says you do not need to fill out the promo code field): http://ecommerce.nsta.org/stemenewsletter/
March 19th, 2012 11:31
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North Carolina STEM initiative BioMoto project helps students "improve fitness & confidence" by combining exercise science with the science behind motorsports. I like this combo of STEM and health & wellness! http://www.salisburypost.com/News/030812-edu-Biomoto-STEM-challenge-qcd
March 9th, 2012 10:39
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New school opening in KY that will be student-centered, project-based and encourage students to use 21st century skills. Sound familiar, STEM friends? http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120304/NEWS0102/303050015/Scott-High-School-program-takes-new-approach
March 7th, 2012 11:46
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We've just completed the final Schools and Partnerships webinar this afternoon, thanks to Michelle Kolar for sharing her partnership work at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy! I've posting some of the participant questions that came up during the webinar; these appear below this post. Michelle will respond to some of these as she has time, but we hope to hear from other STEM Education Community Group members, too. Let's continue the conversation!
March 6th, 2012 14:13
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Participant question: How do you maintain/sustain partnerships? What are some lessons learned?
March 6th, 2012 14:11
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Participant question: Please describe your "best" partnership and identify the elements that contribute to its success.
March 6th, 2012 14:11
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Participant question: Can you explain the outcomes that you shared for IMSA on the last slide of your presentation?
March 6th, 2012 14:10
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Participant question: IMSA, do you involve/partner with other community organizations such as libraries and museums in the research aspect of your program?
March 6th, 2012 14:09
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Participant question: How do you handle language differences when working with schools?
March 6th, 2012 14:09
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Join us for the final RWB webinar about Schools & Partnerships that support STEM education today, 3pm CST with IMSA! Register for this free webinar @ http://researcherswithoutborders.org/events
March 6th, 2012 08:12
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New six-year tech high schools in Chicago to offer associate degrees - Chicago Sun-Times: http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/10936381-418/new-six-year-tech-high-schools-in-chicago-to-offer-associate-degrees.html
March 5th, 2012 11:40
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Interesting article. If anyone is interested, I would love to schedule some time with you to talk about how EDWorks has been working with schools throughout Ohio do similar work with the goal of students completing their associates degree by the end of senior year in high school. Check out http://edworkspartners.org/fast-track for more info
March 5th, 2012 11:40
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North Carolina list of STEM attributes - "a checklist of characteristics that are hallmarks of programmatic quality in STEM education" can be found at https://www.ncstem.org/stem-strategy/attributes-rubric.html. what are your thoughts?
February 28th, 2012 13:11
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Q and A with David Burns about the new Battelle STEM Innovation Network: http://www.stemscape.org/features/Burns.aspx
February 27th, 2012 08:17
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GAR Foundation invests in Akron’s new STEM high school: http://www.ohio.com/news/local/gar-foundation-invests-in-akron-s-new-stem-high-school-1.266591
February 27th, 2012 08:13
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Check out the STEM Smart meeting coming up in Chicago. Registration is free and filling up! http://www.successfulstemeducation.org/content/events-chicago-il
February 24th, 2012 07:42
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Our fourth Schools and Partnerships webinar is now complete, thanks to Dr. Cindy Moss for sharing her STEM work in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools! We're posting some of the participant questions that arose specific to partnerships with institutions of higher education; these appear below this post. Dr. Moss will respond to some of these, but we hope to hear from other STEM Education Community Group members, too. Please contribute to the conversation and share your expertise with the group!
February 22nd, 2012 08:37
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Question: Do you have any recommendations for researchers about how to go about connecting with community schools and teacher?
February 22nd, 2012 08:36
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Question: How can a new professor or a prospective candidate start the connections with local districts?
February 22nd, 2012 08:36
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Question: In what capacity can the higher education partner service a school district?
February 22nd, 2012 08:36
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Question: How large does the staff need to be that handles all of these partnership programs?
February 22nd, 2012 08:36
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Question: How would you recommend schools engage higher education institutions in rural areas?
February 22nd, 2012 08:35
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Question: Where have you seen conflicts between the interests of higher ed partners and the interests of school personnel? How have these been resolved?
February 22nd, 2012 08:35
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Question: How do I contact community partners and what information do I need to provide them to develop a partnership?
February 22nd, 2012 08:35
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Question: How do you deal with ideological/instructor turnover in the K-12 setting during partnerships?
February 22nd, 2012 08:34
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Question: How can continuity of a partnership program be part of the initial design of the partnership with a school?
February 22nd, 2012 08:34
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Question: What have been innovative ways that colleges have supported students in STEM learning?
February 22nd, 2012 08:34
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Question: What are the key issues that foster mutually beneficial relationships between K-12 and IHEs?
February 22nd, 2012 08:33
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Question: What do k-12 schools need most from higher ed scientists and engineers interested in helping education?
February 22nd, 2012 08:33
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Generation STEM: What Girls Say about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (2012) available for download at: http://www.girlscouts.org/research/pdf/generation_stem_full_report.pdf
February 20th, 2012 12:21
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President Obama speaks at the White House science fair: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2012/02/07/president-obama-speaks-white-house-science-fair
February 14th, 2012 07:30
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STEM in Illinois: http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/STEM/en/Home/ Press release: http://edit.illinoisworknet.com/NR/rdonlyres/C359F769-5B3A-4835-8025-6470791218E9/0/020912IllinoisPathwaysRELEASE.PDF
February 13th, 2012 07:00
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Check out this upcoming conference: S2:TEM = Scaling STEM: Transforming Education Matters, http://newschoolsproject.org/2012stemconference/
February 10th, 2012 07:07
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How do your partnerships fit into your school or organization mission statements? Is this an issue for some schools?
January 24th, 2012 14:43
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How do your partnerships lead to a high level of student interest and preparation in STEM differently than if you did not have these partnerships?
January 24th, 2012 14:43
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One of the best resources we have found comes from the Council for Corporate and School Partnerships, which states, “To define a good partnership model one critical element to keep in mind is that school-business relationships can have a powerful impact on the community. Community members and parents should play a role in the development process, since the entire community ultimately benefits from a successful partnership. Recognizing that schools are typically a focal point of every community, community leaders should be engaged and supportive of partnerships that improve the education experience. By focusing decisions about partnership activities at the local level, we can ensure the maximum involvement and success.”
January 24th, 2012 14:43
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What steps have you taken to ensure a steady stream of funding for the continuity of your program and partnerships?
January 24th, 2012 14:43
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We've just completed a great 2nd webinar in the Schools and Partnerships series, thanks to our fabulous presenters (Ansel Sanders, Linda Coyle, and Alison Smith)! We're posting a few remaining participant questions that remain to be answered by the presenters - But we're happy to hear responses from any STEM Education Community Group members, too!
January 24th, 2012 14:41
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Thanks, everyone! Just a bit more information: The partnership programs at CREST encompass a wide variety of activities. A large number of businesses (SRP, Honeywell, Boeing, TGEN, BioDesign, Robertson Fuels) have stepped forward to forge strong partnerships that have provided our teachers with staff development, curriculum design, policy development, instructional development, and for our students; guidance, shadowing, mentoring and internship experiences. A strong group of leaders have assembled for all decisions since CREST's inception in the form of Advisory Councils, which are part of all PVUSD’s Career and Technical Education programs. Our business partners may also provide incentives and awards to our students, however we focus more on the development of “relationships” between the employees, teachers and students, and only look for potential financial resources after a strong relationship has been established and our partnership goals have been met. Though the types of partnership activities can vary widely, the common goal of our school-business partnerships is to improve the education experience.
January 24th, 2012 14:41
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We are looking for recent literature on STEM education- any suggestions?
January 23rd, 2012 14:35
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University STEM Centers map from the Center for STEM Research, Education, and Outreach at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville: http://batchgeo.com/map/1bf6f8437019436850e9be2b60144a7e
January 11th, 2012 12:48
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We are looking to fund the school through the school system and the HUB through partnership funding - is that how you're doing it now?
January 10th, 2012 14:47
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In our district we use Career and Technical Education (CTE) funds. We also received a block grant from from the City of Phoenix and funding from our local educational foundation.
January 10th, 2012 14:47
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How do teachers work with partners? What are their concerns with working with partners?
January 10th, 2012 14:45
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Our teachers at the Dayton Regional STEM School often work directly, and very well, with a variety of partners. While I am the overall "partnership" person for our School, I encourage our teachers to get involved right away when the partner is interacting with their class or initiative. Sometimes they will ask me for help when they need a certain skill set or type of partner for their class. I cannot point to any real concerns that our teachers have working with partners - sometimes it is challenging to communicate since our teachers are tied up in class for most of the day.
January 10th, 2012 14:45
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How do you draw partners in at the very beginning? A letter? An email? Do you visit in person? How do you persuade them from the get go not to push it aside?
January 10th, 2012 14:44
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While every potential partner is different, I have found the most effective way to begin the process of exploring partnership is to have the interested individuals come visit the School while classes are in session. We will give them a tour - often led by a student - and usually by the end of the tour there are some indicators of "areas of interest" or "ways they may be able to get involved." There does of course need to be diligent follow-up and nurturing of these collaborations.
January 10th, 2012 14:44
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Can you tell us how Dayton Schools decided to have a STEM School and how you found your partners to support the STEM learning?
January 10th, 2012 14:44
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Thanks for a great first webinar on STEM partnerships! Here are a few remaining questions from the webinar participants (these will be answered by presenters Laurie McFarlin and Tom Furey)
January 10th, 2012 14:44
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Group members: feel free to answer these questions from your experience too.
January 10th, 2012 14:44
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We'll post the webinar recording, as well as materials shared during the webinar on RWB soon for those who were unable to attend.
January 10th, 2012 14:44
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Please watch RWB for information about our upcoming winter webiar series, "Schools and Partnerships to Support K-12 STEM Teaching and Learning," the series will begin early January 2012!
November 30th, 2011 06:35
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Hi, just joined this group after participating in 2 of the STEM school webinars. I'm an associate professor of science education at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD. We're thinking of creating a new STEM option in our Masters of Science Education degree program. I'm worried however, as there are only 4 math and science educators in our dept.
November 29th, 2011 15:01
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The new national Digital Promise Center: http://www.digitalpromise.org/
September 19th, 2011 11:24
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RWB STEM School webinar series just announced! Check out our media page for details about the free fall webinar series: http://www.researcherswithoutborders.org/media
September 16th, 2011 07:06
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The Ohio STEM Learning Network on-line "library" includes the report "Designing STEM Pathways Through Early College: Ohio's Metro Early College High School" by Charlotte North and the Early College High School Initiative of Jobs For the Future: http://www.osln.org/media-library/document-library.php
September 14th, 2011 07:51
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NSTA has posted STEM articles for download on their page "Preparing Students for a STEM-Filled World", http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2011-09/NSTAPreparingStudentsForASTEMFilledWorld.htm
September 6th, 2011 09:20
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Support STEM education by co-sponsoring House Resolution 378, which urges the House to strongly consider the role of science education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's accountability system. More at http://www.congressweb.com/cweb2/index.cfm/siteid/stemedcoalition/action/TakeAction.Contact/lettergroupid/6?id=5694-95663526
August 29th, 2011 13:09
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Federal report highlights Gender Gap in STEM Fields, http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2011/08/federal_report_highlights_gend.html
August 17th, 2011 12:48
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STEM in Knoxville, TN: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/aug/14/stem-school-classes-start-on-monday-at-former/
August 17th, 2011 06:45
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STEM in Chattanooga, TN: http://wutcana.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/center-for-leadership-in-stem-education/
August 16th, 2011 07:38
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STEM reports and fact sheets from STEM Education Coalition, http://www.stemedcoalition.org/reports/
August 4th, 2011 07:23
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Animated video about the importance of 21st Century skills - communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KMM387HNQk&feature=youtu.be
July 28th, 2011 12:40
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Knox County launches a new STEM high school in Tennessee, take a peak: http://www.metropulse.com/news/2011/jul/27/inside-knox-countys-new-stem-high-school/
July 28th, 2011 12:30
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If you have any kind of resources you would like to share with the group, please do so under the "User-shared resources" tab below!
July 26th, 2011 06:39
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RWB is working on a fall webinar series about STEM Schools, we will post more information soon!
July 26th, 2011 06:38
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National Academies report offers new framework to guide K-12 science education, http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=13165
July 19th, 2011 12:16
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Quinn to sign Aurora, IL STEM school bill http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/6465353-418/quinn-to-sign-aurora-science-math-school-bill-wednesday.html
July 18th, 2011 12:03
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Denver School of Science and Technology receives $7 million: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_18465843
July 13th, 2011 11:40
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Tennessee has a great website with STEM-related resources, see STEMResources.com
July 7th, 2011 13:35
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Innovative partnerships for STEM Learning assessed by Education Week on innovation, social impact, and sustainability (http://ow.ly/5xrWo). What are your school partnership stories?
July 6th, 2011 07:08
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New NSTA position statement on Science Education and 21st Century Skills: http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/21stcentury.aspx?lid=exp
July 5th, 2011 09:53
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I'm interested in hearing about K-12 school partnerships - do any educators have examples they'd like to share?
June 29th, 2011 10:29
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What are some thoughts on the recent NRC report "Successful K-12 STEM Education: Identifying Effective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" at http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13158 ? Anything seem obvious? Anything surprise you? Do you have any examples of effective approaches in action? Please share!
June 28th, 2011 05:56
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As new members join, please let us know what topics you think we should include for upcoming RWB STEM education webinars?
June 24th, 2011 12:41
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The Dayton Regional STEM Center has some great (and free) K-12 STEM curriculum and videos available for download from their website - see http://www.daytonregionalstemcenter.org/.
June 24th, 2011 12:18
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Keep up with all the RWB happenings - don't forget to set up your email and news feed preferences under the "MyRWB" tab.
June 22nd, 2011 09:52
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Thanks for the curriculum suggestion, Elizabeth, I've posted a link to these resources below on the "User-shared Resources" tab.
June 21st, 2011 06:25
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There are some inquiry type of activites on msed.iit.edu/ids website.
June 17th, 2011 17:33
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Don, that is a great question. Does anyone have any thoughts about increasing engagement in an Intro to Physics course for Elementary Ed majors?
June 16th, 2011 12:04
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Mambers - what topics would you like to see added to future STEM Education webinars? RWB webinars provide an opportunity for others to hear what researchers, practitioners, and program developers in various fields have to say about RWB projects (See the Media & Events tab above).
June 16th, 2011 11:56
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I am about to start teaching a summer course: Introduction to Physics which is taken by many elementary ed majors. Any suggestions about getting engagement with the material: laws of motion, atomic structure, heat, etc.?
June 1st, 2011 09:55
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Please watch this page as we begin formation of the open research community around STEM education! Feel free to join if you are already involved in STEM education in any capacity, or if have an interest in all things STEM education. Looking forward to collaborating with you!
February 17th, 2011 09:36
Recent Events
STEM School Webinar Series:
Partnerships to Support K-12
STEM Teaching & Learning
January 10 - March 6, 2012
Partnerships are often identified as a key element of effective STEM education. This webinar series will focus on a range of partnerships that support K–12 STEM teaching and learning. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with each other and with the diverse webinar presenters from K–12 schools, industry, community organizations, and higher education.
STEM in the News
The new national Digital Promise Center
Posted by Sarah Wille (09/19/11, 11:24)
The Ohio STEM Learning Network online "library" includes useful STEM reports
Reports include "Designing STEM Pathways Through Early College: Ohio's Metro Early College High School," by Charlotte North and "Early College High School Initiative of Jobs For the Future."
Posted by Sarah Wille (09/14/11 at 07:51)
NSTA has posted STEM articles for download on their page "Preparing Students for a STEM-Filled World"
Posted by Sarah Wille (09/06/11 at 09:20)
Support STEM education by co-sponsoring House Resolution 378
HR 378 urges the House to strongly consider the role of science education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's accountability system.
Posted by Sarah Wille (08/29/11 at 13:09)
