Write to Congress: Support STEM Education as a National Priority
Congress is now considering legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, otherwise know as No Child Left Behind.
Coalition Issues Priorities for ESEA, Reacts to Alexander Proposal
The STEM Education Coalition today sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate education committees outlining key principles that should be embodied in legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, otherwise known as No Child Left Behind.
Coalition Issues Statement on Final FY15 Spending Bill
The STEM Education Coalition, a broad alliance of more than 600 education, business, and professional organizations issued a statement today on H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015.
Broad Array of STEM Organizations Support Common Standards in Math, Science
The STEM Education Coalition has joined with a diverse group of professional, educational, and business organizations in issuing a join statement of support for state-led efforts to adopt and implement rigorous common standard in mathematics and science that promote deeper learning in STEM subjects.
A New Era in STEM Education
International Innovation sat down with the STEM Education Coalition’s Executive Director, James Brown, to discuss the importance of STEM education in the United States, what trends we have seen over the past year, and what to expect in 2015.
US Reps Kilmer & Bucshon Encourage Continued Development of National AP Engineering Course
International Innovation sat down with the STEM Education Coalition’s Executive Director, James Brown, to discuss the importance of STEM education in the United States, what trends we have seen over the past year, and what to expect in 2015.
The State of Play in Engineering Education: ASME & STEM Ed Coalition on EduTalk Radio
Tom Perry, Director of Engineering Education at ASME, and James Brown of the STEM Education Coalition, joined Larry Jacobs, host of EduTalk Radio, to discuss how to get more kids to look into engineering paths when thinking about their future careers. Listen to the full interview.
National Science Foundation Releases New STEM Data Resource Tool
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released a new online data tool focusing on nation-wide trends in science, technology, engineering, and math.
STEM Ed Coalition & Universal Technical Institute Discuss American Workforce on Education Talk Radio
The STEM Education Coalition and Jerry Elner, National Director High School Development for Universal Technical Institute sat down with EduTalk Radio to discuss STEM Education and its role in creating a better American workforce.
Measured Progress Joins Coalition’s Leadership Council
The STEM Education Coalition is pleased to announce that Measured Progress, an industry leader in the development of customized, K-12 student assessments for schools, districts, and states, is joining the STEM Education Coalition Leadership Council.
Featured STEM Interview: AACTE President & CEO Sharon P. Robinson
As a part of the STEM Education Coalition’s ongoing effort to interview leading federal and state policymakers on STEM issues of the day, we are proud to present the following interview with the President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Sharon P. Robinson.
ThreatTrack Joins Coalition’s Leadership Council
The STEM Education Coalition is pleased to announce that ThreatTrack Security Inc., a leading national cyber-security company, has joined the Coalition’s Leadership Council. ThreatTrack Security specializes in helping organizations identify and stop Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), targeted attacks and other sophisticated malware designed to evade the traditional cyber-defenses deployed by enterprises and government agencies around the world.
Channel One News Joins Coalition's Leadership Council
The STEM Education Coalition is proud to announce that Channel One News, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company, has joined the Coalition’s Leadership Council.
Featured STEM Interview: Nina Davuluri, 2014 Miss America
As part of the STEM Education Coalition’s ongoing Q&A series, several members of the STEM Education Coalition hosted a STEM Education Roundtable with Nina Davuluri, Miss America 2014. Nina is the first Miss America to have graduated in a STEM field, with a degree in Brain, Behavior & Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan.
Coalition Praises House Action on STEM Education Act
Washington, DC: The STEM Education Coalition issued the following statement on the STEM Education Act (H.R. 5031), a bipartisan bill developed by the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
STEM Education Coalition Featured on EduTalk Radio
The STEM Education Coalition sat down with EduTalk Radio to discuss current events in Washington on STEM issues.
Coalition Offers Recommendations to White House on STEM Policy
Today the STEM Education Coalition forwarded an extensive set of recommendations to the Obama Administration on STEM policies and programs at the Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and across other agencies.
Rep. Joe Garcia Introduces I-STEM Network Legislation
Last week, Rep. Joe Garcia (D-FL) introduced the Innovative STEM Networks Act, a bill that will provide competitive grant opportunities to states that form network-based partnerships between schools, universities, business, and community groups to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Featured STEM Interview: Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynold
As a part of the STEM Education Coalition’s ongoing effort to interview leading federal and state policymakers on STEM issues of the day, we are proud to present the following interview with Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, who Co-Chairs the Iowa Governor’s Council on STEM Education.
National Instruments Joins the Coalition’s Leadership Council
The STEM Education Coalition is proud to announce that National Instruments has joined the Coalition's Leadership Council.