_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Bob Pearlman STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together PowerPoint Slides at

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Key themes of the conference sessions Increase professional development opportunities for teachers Increase supply of math and science teachers Improve curriculum for math and science Recruit more young women into math and science Build partnerships for STEM

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together RISING focused the nation’s attention in But what did we learn about these issues in Silicon Valley in the year 2000?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Silicon Valley, % of workforce in 7 high-tech clusters

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together VALLEY OF HEART’S DELIGHT Silicon Valley, 1970

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together 2002 Workforce Study 1999 Workforce Study found that Silicon Valley faced a significant workforce gap, costing industry $3-4 billion a year Gap was composed of losses from unfilled positions plus additional salary premiums for workers linked to outside recruitment and commuting costs 2000, CA State Senator John Vasconcellos called “our workforce gap … the number one crisis facing Silicon Valley today”. Could a homegrown workforce fill the gap? Were local students interested in careers in the technology industry?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together How do students get these skills? Do students want to get these skills?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together The key driver of career motivation is the social network in which students gain access and exposure to information, knowledge and opportunities through members of the network Parents Summer Jobs/ Internships Media SchoolRelationships Individual Members of Social Network Source:Student Survey, A.T. Kearney analysis Most individuals obtain knowledge about careers through family, friends and mentors Students express a strong preference to careers similar to their parents’ careers Summer jobs have no future career context or experience Internships are experienced by so few that no conclusions could yet be reached Many individuals obtain career information form books, magazines, Internet, TV and other media Higher performing schools generate more interest in technology careers High correlationModerate correlationTo be determined in future studies

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Summary of findings The workforce gap in Silicon Valley, comprised of unfilled positions, outside recruits and commuters, has increased by over 25% since 1997 and cost business more than $6 billion a year in High access does not appear to translate into high awareness of or motivation to pursue technology careers. Motivation to pursue technology careers is less among females than males. Social networks for technology acclimation drive an individual’s motivation and preparation to pursue technology careers Student motivation is stimulated by experience, adult and real world immersion, and an expanding social network “Social networks that can bridge across geography, race and class are key to success in the new economy. ‘Hard’ skills are essential, but it’s the connections and mentoring that provide information about what skills are necessary and a vision of how acquiring them can lead to new opportunities for all our residents”. -- Professor Manuel Pastor, Jr., University of California, Santa Cruz

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together I. Internships Major impact on high school performance Major impact on Post-secondary success Programs and Strategies that Enhance a Student’s Social Network

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Mentoring can also play a key role. Organizations like International Telementor ( BeAMentor ( and MentorPlace link students with long-term mentors in the workplace by telecommunications. These telementors consult with students on their projects and advise students on their college and career plans. The best youth programs today connect students with caring adults. Intel’s Computer Clubhouses ( based on a design developed by the Boston Museum of Science, provides middle school students with a technology-rich after-school “workplace” and provides each student with an adult mentor. II. Mentoring

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Leadership Initiatives for Teaching and Technology (LIFT2) offers middle school and high school math, science, and technology teachers a research- based professional learning program that integrates graduate coursework with authentic and relevant externships in "innovative" industries in Massachusetts.graduate courseworkexternships LIFT 2 Another way to connect students is to help their teachers become effective networkers. Programs such as IISME (Industry Initiatives in Science and Math Education, provide teachers with 6-8 week summer internships at technology companies. The experience not only updates teacher skills and provides them with new curriculum ideas, it also connects them with the industry contacts that can provide social networking opportunities for their kids. 3. Teacher Externships

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Recruiting, developing, and retaining a new generation of math, science and computer science teachers. The UTeach Institute was created to provide direction and leadership to expand and replicate the UTeach mathematics, science, and computer science teacher preparation program at universities across the nation. The primary goal of replicating UTeach is to increase the quantity and quality of mathematics, science, and computer science teachers in schools. UTeach is a highly innovative and successful teacher preparation program, which has doubled the number of mathematics and science majors being certified at The University of Texas at Austin. 4. Preparing New Teachers in Math and Science

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together But what if we go beyond programs and put it all together in STEM Schools of the Future?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together "What is Manor New Tech?" video"What is Manor New Tech?" video -- In their own words, Manor New Tech (Manor, TX) students explain what MNTHS is to them. This video features footage of what is happening on campus every day. Presented by students at the Texas Computer Educators Conference, February 4,

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together A School Development Organization

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together New Tech Network Progress Portland Anchorage New Orleans (2) Chicago DenverNorthern California (8) North Carolina (6) Los Angeles (4) Texas SY SY N. Eugene SY Indiana (3) New York Klamath SY New Tech High Schools, August, 2008

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together New Tech High Schools – College Ready, 21 st Century Skills, and STEM Partnership for 21st Century Skills

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together “Results That Matter: 21st Century Skills and High School Reform” Improving high schools requires the nation to redefine “rigor” to encompass not just mastery of core academic subjects, but also mastery of 21st century skills and content. Rigor must reflect all the results that matter for all high school graduates today. Today’s graduates need to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and effective communicators who are proficient in both core subjects and new, 21st century content and skills. These 21st century skills include learning and thinking skills, information and communications technology literacy skills, and life skills. -- March 24, 2006

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together “Through my work with the business community, it has become apparent that there isn’t a lack of employees that are technically proficient but a lack of employees that can adequately communicate and collaborate, innovate and think critically. At this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, legislators and policymakers must focus on the outcomes we know produce graduates capable of competing in the 21st century and forging a viable economic future.” -- Ken Kay, president of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Partnership for 21st Century Skills Released Wednesday, September 10, 2008

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Assessment of 21 st Century Skills Partnership for 21st Century Skills

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together 21ST CENTURY SKILLS DEFINED LEARNING & INNOVATION Creativity & Innovation Critical Thinking & Problem- solving Communication & Collaboration LIFE & CAREER Flexibility & Adaptability Initiative & Self-direction Social & Cross-cultural Skills Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Partnership for 21st Century Skills

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together New Technology HS LEARNING OUTCOMES Napa 8 Learning Outcomes Technology Literacy Collaboration Critical Thinking Oral Communication Written Communication Career Preparation Citizenship and Ethics Curricular Literacy (Content Standards) Sacramento 10 Learning Outcomes: 1. Content Proficient 2. Able to Write Proficiently 3. Orally Proficient 4. Able to Think Critically 5. Technologically Proficient 6. Able to Collaborate 7. Prepared for a Career 8. Solid Citizens with Ethical Behavior 9. Able to Analyze and deal with Data 10. Possessing a solid Work Ethic

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together What learning curricula, activities, and experiences, foster 21st Century learning? And what does schooling look like?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Sacramento New Technology High School – Segment 1

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together At the core is a student centered, project and problem based teaching strategy that is tied to both content standards and school wide learning outcomes.

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Project- and Problem-Based Learning Keys to 21st Century Learning To learn collaboration, work in teams. To learn critical thinking, take on complex problems. To learn oral communication, present. To learn written communication, write. To learn technology, use technology. To develop citizenship, take on civic and global issues. To learn about careers, do internships. To learn content, research and do all of the above. NTHS teachers start each unit by throwing students into a realistic or real-world project that both engages interest and generates a list of things the student need to know. Projects are designed to tackle complex problems, requiring critical thinking. New Tech’s strategy is simple:

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Each unit begins when students are presented with a complex, standards-based problem Students form a team, develop a work contract and build a work plan

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Students get to work! Students are provided an online briefcase specific to the project with information, resources, links and assessment criteria that help guide them.

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Students Need To Know Student questions and “need to knows” drive classroom lectures and activities. Sometimes for the whole class … sometime for just one student

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Students experiment and apply learning Students test their ideas and experiment to find solutions and breakthroughs while receiving ongoing feedback from instructors.

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Students get back to work! Students work and collaborate in a business-like environment, where they know their deliverables and have the technology tools to do their jobs.

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Students prepare to present Students work on building presentations to repre- sent their work and defend their solutions

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Students present their solutions! Students present ideas through debates, skits, panels, presentations, etc… where their work is evaluated by peers, teachers, parents, and community

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Napa New Technology High School – Segment 2

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Teachers (project designers) need to: Define the outcomes Develop evaluation tools Guiding Questions: How will students demonstrate these skills? How will we measure these skills? How will we ensure students reach proficiency in these skills before they graduate?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together The finished product:

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together What classroom learning environments support 21 st Century Learning?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Sacramento New Technology High School

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together FACILITIES FRAMEWORK Large classrooms that allow for team teaching, computers, group work and creates an environment that reflects school’s purpose. Technology infrastructure to support 1:1 computer ratios

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Schools as Workplaces for 21 st Century Students

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together DIGITAL MEDIA COLLEGE COURSES SENIOR PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOS INTERNSHIPS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Professional Development Schools

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together How do you do 21st Century Learning and Teaching?

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Step 1: Determine the LEARNING OUTCOMES TECHNOLOGY LITERACY COLLABORATION CRITICAL THINKING ORAL COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CAREER PREPARATION CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS CURRICULAR LITERACY (CONTENT STANDARDS) New Technology HS LEARNING OUTCOMES

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Step 2: Design the Project Know/ Need to Know

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Guiding Questions: How will students demonstrate these skills? How will we measure these skills? How will we ensure students reach proficiency in these skills before they graduate? Step 3: Develop the Assessments (Rubrics)

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together The finished product:

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Step 4: Students demonstrate mastery through …. Products Presentations ePortfolios

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Step 5: Provide Feedback to Students

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Key recommendations to Georgia STEM education leaders Determine the school’s Learning Outcomes (content and 21 st Century Skills) Embed the Learning Outcomes into projects Design assessments to measure Outcomes Students prove mastery of Learning Outcomes through Products, Presentations, and Portfolios Provide students with just-in-time assessment feedback Learning Outcomes Projects Assess 21st Century Skills Skills-Based Grade Reports Products Presentations Portfolios Go see 21 st Century STEM Schools

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Manor New Technology HS Inaugurated Sept by Gov. Rick Perry (virtual ribbon cutting ceremony– now on YouTube) T-STEM Academy sponsored by THSP, TEA, Samsung, Applied Materials Opened grades 9,10 in

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Tech Valley HS, Albany, NY Collaboration of Questar II and Capital Region BOCES Located at MapInfo Corporation, Rensselaer Technology Park Serves 48 member districts TVHS Business Alliance includes major companies and chambers of region

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together New Technology High School (Napa, California)  National model school launched in 1996  ICLE Model School, 2005 and 2006  Lead school in national network of 35 schools  Produces successful students (Post-Sec Study) Post-Secondary Success Study (Rockman et al, 2005) 89% of the responding alumni attended a 2-year or 4-year college/university or professional or technical institute. 92% of respondents have applied some or a great deal of what they learned at NTHS to their postsecondary education or career. 96% of the respondents would choose to attend NTHS again. 40% of the alumni respondents were either majoring in STEM fields or were working in STEM professions.

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Napa New Tech High School STEM Majors or Careers (n=240) Over 40% of the alumni respondents reported they were either majoring in a STEM field, had graduated with a degree in a STEM Field, or were working in a STEM related field. National Average is 5.7% (National Sience Board, 2004). -- Post-Secondary Success Study (Rockman et al, 2005). (base=147)(base=93)

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together NEW TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOLS Napa and Sacramento Study Tours and Visits (late September  March)

_Macros STEM Schools of the Future: Putting it all Together Contact Information Susan Schilling CEO Main St., Suite 302 Napa, CA Bob Pearlman Director of Strategic Planning PowerPoint Slides at