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Computing Leadership Summit STEM Education Steve Robinson U.S. Department of Education

Computing Leadership Summit STEM Education Steve Robinson U.S. Department of Education White House Domestic Policy Council February 22, 2010. STEM. President Obama, at the National Academies President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE.

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Computing Leadership Summit STEM Education Steve Robinson U.S. Department of Education

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  1. Computing Leadership Summit STEM Education Steve Robinson U.S. Department of Education White House Domestic Policy Council February 22, 2010

  2. STEM

  3. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE.

  4. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE. • The President set a goal: • American students will move from the middle to the top of the pack over the next decade.

  5. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE. • The President set a goal: • American students will move from the middle to the top of the pack over the next decade. • Science • The United States ranks 21st of 30 OECD countries in science literacy. • One quarter of U.S. fifteen-year-olds do not reach the baseline level of science competence.

  6. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE. • The President set a goal: • American students will move from the middle to the top of the pack over the next decade. • Math • The United States ranks 25th of 30 OECD countries in math literacy. • Over one quarter of American fifteen-year-olds performed below the baseline level of mathematics competence.

  7. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE. • The President set a goal: • American students will move from the middle to the top of the pack over the next decade. • NAEP Math average scores for 4th and 8th graders:

  8. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE. • The President set a goal: • American students will move from the middle to the top of the pack over the next decade. • The President HAS CALLED ALL OF US TO DO OUR PARTS in this task.

  9. President Obama, • at the National Academies • President addressed the National Academies last April on THE NECESSITY OF SCIENCE. • The President set a goal: • American students will move from the middle to the top of the pack over the next decade  • The President HAS CALLED ALL OF US TO DO OUR PARTS in this task. • “ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE AND BUILD AND INVENT - TO BE MAKERS OF THINGS, NOT JUST CONSUMERS OF THINGS”.

  10. So…..

  11. The President is doing his part…

  12. Astronomy Night

  13. Educate to Innovate

  14. National Lab Day

  15. STEM education Budget

  16. At the Department of Education….

  17. Race to the Top

  18. Race to the Top • The Race to the Top fund is the “moon shot” of education reform. • The $4.35 billion in the Race to the Top fund is a bigger pot of discretionary money for K-12 reform than all eight previous Secretaries of Education had combined during the department’s previous 28 years.

  19. Race to the Top The Race to the Top fund is the “moon shot” of education reform. The $4.35 billion in the Race to the Top fund is a bigger discretionary fund for K-12 reform than all eight previous Secretaries of Education had combined during the department’s previous 28 years.

  20. Race to the Top • The RTT guidelines specify reforms and commitments across the four key areas.

  21. Four Areas of Reform Rigorous standards and assessments Effective teachers and school leaders Data systems . Turning around low-performing schools.

  22. Race to the Top Competitive Preference Priority An application that meets this priority may be favored over an application of comparable merit that does not.

  23. Race to the Top • Competitive Preference Priority • An application that meets this priority may be favored over an application of comparable merit that does not. • Emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

  24. Race to the Top • Emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) • Proposed Priority 2: Competitive Preference Priority--Emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) To meet this priority, the State's application must describe plans to address the need to (i) offer a rigorous course of study in mathematics, sciences, technology, and engineering; (ii) cooperate with industry experts, museums, universities, research centers, or other STEM-capable community partners to prepare and assist teachers in integrating STEM content across grades and disciplines, in promoting effective and relevant instruction, and in offering applied learning opportunities for students; and (iii) prepare more students for advanced study and careers in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including addressing the needs of underrepresented groups and of women and girls in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  25. Investing in Innovation Fund

  26. Types of Awards Available Under i3 i3 “Development” “Validation” “Scale-up” 30 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

  27. Proposed i3 Eligibility Criteriaand Grant Requirements • Eligible Organizations • (Based on historical success closing achievementgaps and improving academic achievement) • LEAs • Non-profits, in partnership withLEAs or a consortium of schools MUST • Demonstrate 20% private sector matching funding • Conduct an independent program evaluation • Cooperate with technical assistance • Share broadly the results of any evaluations • An applicant may not submit an application for the same proposed project under more than one type of grant 31 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

  28. Proposed i3 Priorities Support Effective Teachers and School Leaders Improve EarlyLearning Outcomes Improve theUse of Data Support College Access and Success Improve Achievementfor High-Need Students Complement the Implementation of High Standards and High-Quality Assessments Address the Unique Learning Needs of Students with Disabilities and Limited English Proficient Students Turn Around Persistently Low-Performing Schools, Whole-School Reform, and Targeted Approaches to Reform Serve Schools in Rural LEAs Required forall applications Must address one(Absolute Priority) May address one or more(Competitive Preference) 32 Note: These slides are intended as guidance only. Please refer to the official Notice in the Federal Register.

  29. Educational Technology

  30. Education Technology Budget

  31. Computer Science?

  32. It Changes the World…

  33. Where does CS fit? Math? Science? Engineering? Technology? 21st Century Skills? Who teaches it? Do standards exist? Who uses them?

  34. Computational Thinking?

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