STEM Ed Update 2/19/2018

Please enjoy this week's STEM Ed update.

Coalition Updates:

Building Blocks of STEM Act Passes House

STEM Education Coalition

The House of Representatives voted to unanimously pass H.R. 3397 Building Blocks of STEM Act. The bill, sponsored by Representative Jacky Rosen (NV-3), instructs the National Science Foundation... Continue reading here.

Coalition Director Speaks on Learning Pathways at Arkansas STEM Summit

STEM Education Coalition

Coalition Executive Director of the STEM Education Coalition James Brown

delivered a speech at the Second Arkansas STEM Summit about STEM learning pathways in line with the summit's theme of "Spotlighting STEM." Continue reading here.

Joint Economic Committee Democrats Report: Expanding Opportunities Through Middle-Skills Education

STEM Education Coalition

The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Democrats released a report titled Expanding Opportunities through Middle-Skills Education. The study explores "middle-skills" jobs, those that require more than a high school diploma and less than a bachelor's degree here.

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Latest STEM Education News

Trump Stands by STEM Education Spending in Fiscal 2019 Budget

Ed Scoop

The White House's fiscal 2019 budget proposal reinforces the funding plan outlined in the President's Memorandum on STEM education - spend at least $200 million in existing grant money on STEM education per year. Continue reading here.

'State of the State' Speeches Underscore Focus on Computer Science Education

Ed Scoop

Following a landmark year for state-level computer science education policy and standards, many governors have used their "State of the State" addresses to reaffirm their commitment to improving the quality of computer science education in schools.

Continue reading here.

Transforming Undergraduate Education in Engineering

Inside Higher Ed

The American Society for Engineering Education published two new reports as part of its Transforming Undergraduate Education in Engineering project. Read more here.

STEM in the States:

Dallas ISD has a Plan to Create the College-Educated STEM Workforce Dallas Lacks
Dallas News

The latest reports showing an improved economy, rising wages and low unemployment represent good news. A closer look, however, reveals that the U.S. still faces a skills crisis that could endanger economic growth. Continue reading here.

Texas Dropped Algebra 2 as a Requirement. Its Schools Didn't

Education Week

In 2014, the Lone Star State controversially dropped the requirement for high school students to take Algebra 2. But new research shows that, in the wake of that policy, Algebra 2 completion and failure rates roughly remain the same-so far. Continue reading here.

Around the Community:

Universal Technical Institute Launches Free High School Summer Program

Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is launching "Ignite," a free summer program to train high school juniors in fundamental transportation technician skills. Read more here.

Check out the latest issue of the STEM for Women Magazine!

STEM for Women Magazine

The latest exciting issue for STEM for Women magazine features a cover story with Gwynne Shotwell, President and Chief Operating Officer of SpaceX titled "Pedal to the Metal for SpaceX." The issue also featured articles with Sonal Ramrakhiani from TATA Technologies and nursing. Continue reading here.

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We appreciate your continued support and involvement.

Our Coalition's Co-Chairs

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