Obama Education Secretary: Expand Access to STEM, Now
The following op-ed is cross-posted from Ozy By John King During Women’s History Month, our nation celebrates the contributions of women in our society — those history makers who inspire…
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Educational equality and excellence will drive a stronger economy
The following op-ed is cross-posted from The Brookings Institution By Arne Duncan This election taught me two things. The first is obvious: We live in a deeply divided nation. The…
Education Department Senior Official to Discuss State of STEM Education at Institute for Competitive Workforce Panel
Michael Lach, special assistant for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, will discuss the state of STEM education and its importance to…
Back-to-School Bus Tour Highlights Importance of Connecting America’s Classrooms to the Future and Supporting STEM Teacher Leadership and Education
The U.S. Department of Education today announced new resources to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teacher leadership and to build on work by local districts and states to…
FACT SHEET: Spurring African-American STEM Degree Completion
Early in his Administration, President Obama made improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education a priority. To meet the nation's evolving workforce needs, America will need to add 1…
Supporting Our Youngest Innovators: STEM starts early!
Cross-posted from the White House blog.
Department of Education Awards More Than $3 million to 13 Minority Institutions for STEM Education
The U.S. Department of Education is awarding more than $3 million in new awards to 13 colleges and universities that serve large minority populations to strengthen education programs in science,…
Where California schools need to put their money
The following op-ed is cross-posted from the Los Angeles Times By Arne Duncan On the Westside of Los Angeles, there’s a school where eighth-graders code and build websites, develop entrepreneurial ventures…
Huntsville Shows Off Impressive STEM Learning Resources
Reposted from the OII Blog.
24 New Teacher Quality Partnership Grants Totaling More Than $35 Million Awarded to Recruit, Train and Support More Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Teachers
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the award of $35 million for 24 new partnerships between universities and high-need school districts that will recruit, train and support more…