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STEM Education Policy Agendafor California

• Quality STEM Learning Experiences

• Great STEM Educators

• Innovative STEM Networks

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2014 STEM Education Agenda:

Quality STEM Learning Experiences

California’s new subject matter standards and school accountability systems must be designed and implemented in ways that:

• support more effective STEM teaching and learning in school

• align with college and career-readiness expectations

• include strong linkages to informal and work-based STEM educational experiences.

2014 STEM Education Agenda:

Great STEM Educators

California’s teacher preparation programs, credentialing policies and professional learning practices must be redesigned to attract, prepare and retain more educators who are ready and well-supported to deliver rigorous and engaging STEM education.

2014 STEM Education Agenda:

Innovative STEM Networks

• We must build robust cross-sector partnerships at the state and regional levels to increase efficiency, speed innovation and ensure sustainability of high-quality STEM education programs and practices. • Sustainable Resources for STEM Networks

• Alignment of Educational & Economic Development Investments

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