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Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem &
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
The Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem is one of 89 national STEM Learning Ecosystems. It is built upon collective impact model, and convenes diverse STEM stakeholders to increase collaboration, coordination, and access. Membership in the Ecosystem is free. In partnership with GSK. The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective is a 10-year initiative that seeks to increase the number of individuals from underrepresented populations entering STEM careers. Membership is free.
Please contact Betsy Payne for further information about any of these items.
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Philadelphia STEM Education Directories
The Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem is accepting entries for its new STEM Program Directory and STEM Professional Development Directory. The Program Directory will list out-of-school time STEM activities for Pre-K-12 children and youth in the Philadelphia area. The PD Directory will include STEM PD offerings for both classroom teachers and informal educators. We are currently accepting listings for both, and there is no cost for either. We expect the Directories to be ready for use in late fall. Please email Betsy Payne for additional details or information.
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Pennsylvania STEM Coalition &
Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem
The Pennsylvania STEM Coalition has teamed up with the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem(PSSE) to offer a series of STEM meetings and presentations throughout the fall. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, these events are an excellent opportunity to learn about STEM updates throughout the commonwealth, as well as as to network with colleagues. You can learn about and join the listserv HERE, and view a fall calendar HERE.
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Pennsylvania 2020 Science, Technology, Environment, and Ecology Standards
In September 2019, the State Board of Education directed the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to begin the process of updating Pennsylvania's science standards. After many long months involving many STEM stakeholders, the process is still underway. You can learn more HERE, as well as via the links below.
