On Wednesday, May 29, the STEM Education Coalition hosted a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss a range of policy areas related to bringing more people into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce with “near” skills, meaning those who would be able to gain employment or improve their employability […]
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Coalition Welcomes AnitaB.org to Leadership Council
The STEM Education Coalition is pleased to welcome AnitaB.org as our newest member of the Coalition’s Leadership Council! AnitaB.org is a global organization devoted to advancing women in technology through career advancement opportunities, professional development, and extensive corporate partnerships. The group is well-known for their flagship event, Grace Hopper Celebration, the world’s largest […]
White House Unveils 5-Year STEM Education Strategic Plan
This morning, the White House unveiled their highly-anticipated 5-year STEM Education strategic plan, Charting a Course for Success: America’s Strategy for STEM Education, detailing the federal government’s strategy for expanding and improving the nation’s capacity for STEM education and preparing citizens with the skills necessary for the STEM economy of […]
Coalition and Afterschool Alliance Send Joint Letter to Vermont HHS Secretary on New Afterschool STEM Initiative
At the request of our state partner, Vermont Afterschool, the Coalition and the Afterschool Alliance sent a letter to Vermont HHS Secretary Al Gobeille praising the state’s recent decision devote $600,000 from the state’s tobacco settlement to support afterschool programs with a focus on STEM education. The purpose of the […]
Coalition Recommendations to President Trump and Secretary DeVos on STEM Issues
On March 13, the STEM Education Coalition sent letters to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The letters outline the Coalition’s policy recommendations for the White House and the Department of Education. The Coalition looks forward to working with both the President and the Secretary of Education […]
Secretary-designate DeVos Answers STEM Education Questions
After Secretary-designate DeVos’ confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Education Committee, several senators submitted additional follow-up questions to be answered before her final confirmation vote. The STEM Education Coalition compiled all the answers she provided in regards to STEM education. Q: In today’s economy every student needs to have a […]