Resources in this section include state information on the latest teaching methods in the STEM field, as well as information on professional development designed to both recruit and retain qualified instructors.
The Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented Education,
2006
This white paper, written to inform Colorado decision makers in industry, government, and public education, suggests that gifted education principles and practices should be applied in order to increase student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
This document summarizes the recommendations of the Governor's Roundtable on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to the Minnesota Department of Education on raising achievement in STEM subjects throughout the state.
This engaging and interactive Web site provides a variety of tools, resources, and information for both students and educators to raise awareness and participation in STEM education.
Ohio Board of Regents, Ohio Department of Education, and the Ohio Legislature,
2007
Ohio's STEM website provides information on Ohio’s initiatives to improve the teaching of STEM and encourage students to pursue fields of study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
This website introduces the Texas STEM Initiative, a public-private initiative with the intent to align high school redesign efforts with the state’s economic development goals.
The website is an extensive compilation of resources, covering numerous topics, meant to save teachers from unnecessary time and hassle while surfing the Internet.
This report by NGA’s Innovation America initiative summarizes the need for states to focus on STEM and gives recommendations on how to formulate a state agenda.
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Background and Context
The subject areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have been an important part of policy debates on both the national and state level. The challenge of raising student performance in these subjects is well documented, with numerous studies showing the United States trailing the rest of the world in all of these areas. An equally daunting challenge exists in the recruitment and retention of teachers who are capable of raising the achievement level of their students in fields where expertise is highly valued outside the classroom.
