The North Carolina State Board of Education has recognized seven public schools as STEM Schools of Distinction for exemplary leadership and instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Schools were either recognized as meeting the Prepared Level of Achievement or the Model Level of Achievement. To be chosen... read more →
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NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month we provide an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and our latest edition is now available for you. View our e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Click here to subscribe and get your personalized copy sent directly... read more →
Nov
05
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded 13 schools in the nation, two of which are in N.C., money for STEM programs through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), according to a U.S. Department of Education announcement. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was awarded $250,000, and... read more →
Nov
04
The number of teachers leaving North Carolina public school classrooms increased slightly from last year according to the 2014-15 Annual Report on Teachers Leaving the Profession just presented to State Board of Education members. In 2014-15, 14,255 teachers left their local school districts resulting in an overall state turnover rate... read more →
Oct
30
The Kenan Fellows Program is now accepting applications for a new group of K-12 teachers for the 2016-2017 fellowship year. Online applications will be accepted through Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. The program joins educators and researchers to create classroom curriculums that relate to real-world work. As a fellow, participants will... read more →
Oct
26
President Barack Obama has signed into law the new STEM Education Act of 2015. This new law is designed to broaden the definition of STEM, allowing new programs in computer science now to be funded by the federal government. The new law does not add additional funding, but it does... read more →
Oct
23
NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month we provide an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and our latest edition is now available for you. View our e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Click here to subscribe and get your personalized copy sent directly... read more →
Oct
12
At a time when many experts are concerned that U.S. students are not prepared for a changing economy that relies on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), parents of most children enrolled in afterschool in North Carolina report that their child’s program offers STEM learning opportunities, according to a household... read more →
Oct
09
NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month we provide an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and our latest edition is now available for you. View our e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Click here to subscribe and get your personalized copy sent directly... read more →
Oct
07
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (AEF) is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Fellowship Year until 8 p.m. on Nov. 19. AEF is a program that allows STEM educators to be involved with a federal agency or U.S. Congressional office for 11 months. During this time, educators and the... read more →