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MD K-12 Cybersecurity Education Summit. Maryland Business Roundtable for Education. February 14, 2012. History of STEMnet. August 2009. 2009 2010 2011. Governor charges leaders for all 7 areas. 1. Align P12 CURRICULUM. 2. 6. NURTURE
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MD K-12 Cybersecurity Education Summit Maryland Business Roundtable for Education February 14, 2012
History of STEMnet August 2009 2009 2010 2011
Governorcharges leadersfor all 7 areas 1 Align P12 CURRICULUM 2 6 NURTURE Research & Entrepreneurs Grow cadre of TEACHERS 7 Create STEM Innovation Network MBRTcharged to lead STEMnet 3 5 Grow and keep COLLEGE GRADS TRAIN educators 4 EXPERIENCE the work world
Recommendation #7Create Maryland’s STEM Innovation Network to make STEM resources available to all.
Funders Race-to-the-Top
A national look “Maryland is leading the nation with the development of STEMnet.”
WHY? To make Maryland’s rich STEM assets available to all Teachers Specialists Students
The first hubof STEMnet Fall 2011 Kick off - Harford Co. - Baltimore Co.
Our prioritized response Teacher-centeredsolutions System-wide STEM connections STEM Resource Clearinghouse Student-centered solutions * Pre-screened, trained STEM specialists MARYLAND BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE FOR EDUCATION /// MBRT
How will biologyprofessionalsimprove student learning in life sciences?
Planned with Biology TEACHERS Summer 2011
Biology contentareas of specific support • Molecules • Cells • Genetics • Evolution • Organism interdependence • Biological investigation
Scientific Practicesareas of specific support • Hypotheses • Investigation • Data • Evidence
Find and invite STEM specialists See everybody Sort how you like Get details + invite if you like
Manage the activity details Want to change it? Details of the classroom needs Who is involved? Messages back-n-forth
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2011-2012 School year Biology Proof-of-concept 4 Bio EDUCATORSCatonsville HS Woodlawn HS Eastern Technical HS Bel Air HS (Harford) 50+ Bio SPECIALISTS
Workforce partnerships 2011: Biology 2 districts Future:Biology,Math, Chemistry, Physics9 districts
Measuring rigorous course completion GOAL: Double the number of students graduating as Maryland Scholars 200833% 201154%
Maryland Scholars STEM-focused Course of Study 4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 Credits of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics preferred) 3 Credits of Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, Government) 2 credits of sameForeign Language Students must attain a 2.5 GPA to qualify. Yellow = exceeds MD graduation requirements
Thank you. • mbrt.org • theSTEMnet.com • BeWhatiWantToBe.com