The National Science Board (Board) today approved and tomorrow will rollout in a Congressional briefing a national action plan for 21st century education in STEM--science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Top among the Board's recommendations are increased coordination of STEM education across the nation--including the formation of an independent, non-Federal National Council for STEM Education--and the preparation of an adequate supply of highly effective STEM teachers. Members of the Board and Members of Congress will be present and make remarks.
The Board's National Action Plan for Addressing the Critical Needs of the U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education System will lay out strategies for collaboration among stakeholders from local, state and federal governments, as well as nongovernmental STEM education stakeholder groups to collaborate. Recommendations to be discussed at the briefing will center on voluntary national STEM content guidelines, alignment of STEM learning across grade levels, increased STEM teacher compensation, and the role of higher education. The goal is to ensure that all American students receive the skills and knowledge required for success in the 21st Century.WHAT: Briefing on National Science Board Action Plan for STEM Education
WHEN: Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 11 a.m. to noon.
WHERE: HC-7, U.S. Capitol
Presenters:
Representatives of key STEM education stakeholder groups and members of the Board-established Commission on 21st Century Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will be present. Endorsements from select state governors will also be made available.
Journalists interested in attending and covering the roll-out on Capitol Hill should contact Lisa-Joy Zgorski at (703) 292-8311.
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