1. STEM EDUCATION

2. HOW TO USE THIS PRESENTATION DECK  This slide deck has been created by the U.S. Department of Education as a resource tool for the public and is part of a larger “bookshelf” of resources that may be found on the Department’s website.  Within the larger bookshelf, you will find individual resource “booklets” like this one, on topics ranging from early learning to higher education.  Together, these booklets provide facts and data on: – Progress in education reform – The challenges ahead – The U.S. Department of Education’s initiatives in these areas  Please view the notes section on each slide for additional information and resources.  The entire deck is in the public domain, and may be used and shared freely. 2

3. “We’ll reward schools that develop new partnerships with colleges and employers, and create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math—the skills today’s employers are looking for to fill jobs right now and in the future.” — President Barack Obama

4. STEM EDUCATION: 4 IMPORTANT TO OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE Projected Percentage Increases in STEM Jobs: 2010-2020

5. INVESTING IN STEM EDUCATION:  Recruiting, preparing and supporting excellent STEM teachers  Supporting more STEM-focused high schools and districts  Improving undergraduate STEM education  Investing in breakthrough research on STEM teaching and learning 5 FEDERAL PRIORITIES IN STEM EDUCATION

6. NEW YOUTH CareerConnect GRANTS  The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education are collaborating to make $100 million available for Youth CareerConnect grants to provide high school students with the industry-relevant education and skills they need for a successful future.  The Youth CareerConnect grant program is designed to encourage America’s school districts, institutions of higher education, the workforce investment system, and their partners to scale up evidence-based high school models that will transform the high school experience for America’s youth. 6

7. STEM EDUCATION: SNAPSHOT FROM THE FIELD – TRAINING FOR IN-DEMAND CAREERS 7

8. CRADLE TO COLLEGE AND CAREER Please see the additional slide deck “booklets” in this 13-part presentation for more information about needs and efforts in these areas:  Improving Education for all Students  Quality Early Learning  K-12 Education  Teachers & Leaders  Turnaround Schools  Safe Schools  Standards & Assessments  Technology & Data  College Affordability & Completion  Ladders of Opportunity 8 IMPROVING EDUCATION ACROSS THE SPECTRUM