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STEM in New Haven

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State of STEM:New Haven

National NeedCT NeedNew Haven NeedCurrent NHPS STEMResourcesGoal for Forum, IntroductionsDiscussion Breakout GroupsNext Steps

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What is STEM?STEM education grows out of the idea that

the boundaries between science, technology, engineering, and math are permeablepermeable.

Moreover, it asserts that its four disciplines are interdependentinterdependent.

By endeavoring to blendblend science, technology, engineering, and math in its approach, STEM education seeks to create 21st century learning opportunitiesopportunities and skill development for all all students.

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National STEM Crisis

U.S. behindbehind in student indicators.Foreign nationals aheadahead in jobs and

degrees. UrbanUrban students are falling behind.Many plans exist to address this.New national STEM Initiative

addresses programs and teachers.

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Stem Pipeline

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STEM Pipeline from 9th Grade to Bachelor’s Degree for

Low-Income Students in the U.S.

10,000 Students in the Bottom

Income QuartileStart the 9th Grade

 

6,600 of 10,000 Students Earn a

High SchoolDiploma

(8,200 total) 

3,860 of 10,000Students Go to

College 76 are Declared

STEM Majors vs 800 total

710 of 10,000Students Earn a

Bachelor’s Degree 30 BA/BS in

STEM Fields vs 400 

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The Future

75 %75 % of jobs will be in STEMNot justjust STEM careers,

it is STEM in everyevery jobTechnology Technology as a “global knowledge

economy” is the futurefuture, and it requires different skills.

Business and industry wantwant employees with these skills!

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CT Careers in STEM75% of CT jobs

requirerequire STEM

HealthcareHealthcareAerospace, ComputersBioScienceBioScience,FinancialFinancial, Maritime, Manufacturing

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CT STEM

Middle skill jobs areare STEM

CONNvene 2006 statewide recommendations

CT 2020

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New Haven Area

CT Dept of Labor stats for NH:

Health/BioScienceHealth/BioScience Careers (all levels)

Green Technologies & Manufacturing (all levels)

areare where the jobs are!

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New Haven Public Schools

STEM in New HavenMathScienceTechnologyEngineeringPrograms and Partners

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NHPS STEM: Mathematics Mission

The mission of the New Haven Public Schools Math Department is to promote life-long learning in order to increase numeracy skills and knowledge among all students. This will ultimately prepare students for further education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and allow students access to careers in these fields

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NHPS STEM

Math:The language of STEM1 hr daily K-6Daily math instruction 7-12, 3 years

math required high school, goal is for 4+ years.

2011: 50% 8th graders take Algebra.Focuses on problem solving, higher order

thinking

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NHPS STEM: Science Mission

The mission of the New Haven Public Schools Science Department is to ensure that all students at all levels achieve science literacy,concepts and skills, for science is the key to their future.

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NHPS STEMScience

100 minutes a week K-6, hands on, inquiry based science instruction.

Daily science 7-12, 3 years required, many take 4 years.

All take Phy/Chem, Biology, Chemistry.Focus on inquiry skills,

experimentation, use of science, technology in society.

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NHPS STEM:Technology/Engineering

Technology as a tool: collaboration, research, productivity, infused in all curriculum.

Career & Technical Education Programs integrate rigorous academics, skill-based knowledge and experiential opportunities which enable all students to make informed education and career decisions, realize their potential as productive members of their communities, and successfully compete in a global economy.

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Current NHPS STEM Programs

Too numerous to list all!Include:

DozensDozens of higher ed STEM partnershipsSTEM After school programsSTEM related competitionsSpecialized STEM magnet schools and

curriculum programs.

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STEM Mission

To ultimately prepare ALL students for further education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, allow ALL students access to careers in these fields, and prepare ALL students for the opportunities of the future.

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New Haven Public Schools STEM Committee

Ken Mathews, MathematicsRichard Therrien, ScienceMary Ann O’Brien, Career/TechEd Larry McDonnell, TechnologyMichelle Wade, CommunicationsCharles Warner, AfterSchoolRobert Canelli, Magnet ResourcesKatya Levitan-Reiner, Assessment

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STEM Forum

Introductions…….

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Breakout: STEM Skills

We needneed your help to: identify the key skills needed

so we can align our programs and curriculum

so students can meet the needs of their future, the needs of New Haven, CT, and the nation

YOUYOU are the stakeholders!

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Breakout rules

We have assigned everyone to one of 7 groups.

We will present a question.Spend 10 minutes discussing the

question.

Assign a reporter from your group to report back your group’s findings.

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What does the future hold for NHPS

students 15 years from now?Discuss for 10 minutes and

prepare to report back

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What are the essential STEM skills necessary for NHPS

students?Discuss for 10 minutes and prepare to report back

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How do NHPS students acquire

these skills?Discuss for 10 minutes and prepare to report back

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What are the challenges and barriers that lie

ahead?Discuss for 10 minutes and prepare to report back

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Prioritizing STEM Skills

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We are now going to conduct a WALKABOUT!

With your group, find a poster that identifies Essential STEM skills necessary for NHPS students.

With your marker, put 1 star beside low priority skills, 2 stars beside medium priority skills, and 3 stars beside high priority skills.

After 4 minutes you will be asked to rotate clockwise to the next Essential STEM skills poster.

A summary of low, medium and high priority skills will be sent to you.

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Next Steps

NHPS STEM Advisory Board

STEM group evaluation of skills, measures of achievement

STEM group identification of programs

STEM evaluation of programs, STEM Center

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