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- Only 37% of 8th graders pass the California standardized test in Algebra 1
- California ranks 45th in 8th grade math and 2nd from the bottom in Science
- 21st Century jobs rely on Science and Math proficiency
Silicon Valley, with its high concentration of high-technology business leaders, has particular cause for concern about the science and math performance of American high school students.
This Executive Summary highlights the critical need for improvements in K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education. The Silicon Valley Education Foundation commissioned WestEd to prepare this report as part of its Silicon Valley STEM Initiative... (Read the Executive Summary)
Why STEM Matters?
Silicon Valley, with its high concentration of high-technology business leaders, has particular cause for concern about the science and math performance of American high school students. (Read more)
This Executive Summary highlights the critical need for improvements in K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education. The Silicon Valley Education Foundation commissioned WestEd to prepare this report as part of its Silicon Valley STEM Initiative…(more)
Why STEM MattersSilicon Valley, with its high concentration of high-technology business leaders, has particular cause for concern about the science and math performance of American high school students. Read mor
The Current State of Silicon Valley STEM
To maintain our valley’s high stature in both innovation and technology, our valley we needs to produce students who have math competence. This means that students would be on a track to take and successfully complete a series of Algebra I, Algebra II, and an additional math class beyond Algebra II. Additionally, our students would successfully complete at least two lab science courses at the high school level. (Read more)
Silicon Valley Education Foundation STEM Initiative
The Silicon Valley Education Foundation launched its $3 million STEM Initiative on August 19, 2008. The Silicon Valley STEM Initiative is an effort among the education, business, government and non-profit communities to raise student achievement...(Read more)
- By 2011 the number of 8th graders (37% to 74%) able to pass the California standardized test in Algebra 1 will double
- 10% of middle school students will be able to take a pre-Algebra enrichment program by 2010 at no cost
- Math and Science achievement gains will be a key focus of the STEM Initiative.
Stepping Up to Algebra Program
The Stepping Up to Algebra Program is the first of a series of educational programs created as part of the Silicon Valley STEM Initiative to improve student achievement. Learn more about SUTA
Read why CEOs from Cisco, Flextronics, National Semiconductor, Xilinx, and LSI believe in the STEM Initiative. Read the CEO endorsement letter.
The Silicon Valley Education Foundation STEM Initiative is supported by leaders from the business, education, and civic communities (See STEM Leadership Board)
There are numerous ways to get involved with Silicon Valley Education Foundation
To learn more about the STEM Initiative, sign up for the next STEM Briefing. Here you will learn more about the initiative and vital role you can play in making a difference for the student of Santa Clara County.
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