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The State of STEM in a Time of Transition
Chris Roe, CSLNet
Gateways STEM Stakeholder Meeting
Oct. 10, 2014
New research and key reports on STEM
Deeper look into three key STEM policy areas/opportunities:
• NGSS: The long and winding road…
• New education financing & accountability systems
• Computer science education
Your turn: Take Action
The State of STEM in a Time of Transition
STEM Task Force report
Key Recommendations:• Increase public awareness of STEM• Increase resources for STEM from all
stakeholders (government, business, philanthropy, communities) through new funding, in-kind support, multi-sector participation, and innovative public/private partnerships
• Make access to high-quality STEM experiences and programs through a opportunities in school, expanded learning, and community partnerships
STEM Task Force Recommendations
Key Recommendations (Cont’d):
• Establish a K-12 STEM Framework for teaching and learning that identifies the sequence of STEM knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward developing college, career, and life readiness skills
• Integrate STEM into assessment and accountability systems
• Ensure that state, regional, and local STEM educators can identify and access excellent learning resources.
NGSS: The Long & Winding Road
NGSS Statewide Implementation Plan
Teacher Prep & Credentialing
NGSS Assessment Development
CA NGSS Curriculum Framework Development
NGSS Adopted – Sept 2013
New Accountabilty SystemsNew Financing System
Connections to other disciplines
New Education Financing System: Where Does STEM Fit?
LCFF: new funding system for public schools
LCAP: Starting with 2014-15 academic year districts must develop a plan for how they will use state funds.
State has identified 8 Priorities that districts must address in their LCAP with input from stakeholders.
• includes Academic Content Standards (Priority 2)
LCAP Research re: STEM & Science
Ed Trust-West - LCAP Watch to provide transparency http://lcapwatch.org/
Searchable, crowd-sourced database accessible to public
CSLNet role: Conduct research re: STEM & Science
• Sampled 92 districts:o 50 largest districts in Californiao Largest district in each county not already part of the sample
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Findings re: STEM & NGSS
41% included some reference to STEM
Top three STEM related activities:• CTE Coursework (9.1%) & Career Pathways (4.5%)
• Expanded Learning (9.1%)
43% included references to NGSS
• 28% included reference to professional learning
Next Steps
Advocate for changes to LCAP Template to clarify Priority 2.
Work with partners to develop a best practices guide for including STEM and NGSS in LCAPs.
Computer Science Education: K-12 through Workforce
Challenge #1 - Access• Insufficient course offerings in K-12
• 9 of 10 students will leave K-12 with no CS course
Challenge #2 - Completion• Production of computer scientists is low
given key role in CA economy
• Few women and under-represented students among degrees awarded
Challenge #3 – Workforce Demand
• Projections all point to significant increases in the demand for computer science jobs through 2022.
Computer Science Degrees: CA Flatlines While Nation Rebounds
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Computer Science Degrees: Women & URMs Lose Ground
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UC/CSU Computer Science Degrees Awarded by Gender 1986-2012
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Your Part: Call to Action
Help CA develop a robust plan for implementing NGSS
Ensure that in 2015 LCAPs, 100% address science and 75% address STEM
• Support increased awareness among LEAs
• Support increased awareness among students and parents about STEM
Help California develop a comprehensive policy agenda for computer science
Got Questions???
Thank You!!!
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: cslnet.org
Twitter: @CSLNet_roe