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Alliance for Science and Technology Research (ASTRA)
Is a unique collaboration of interested organizations and individuals representing the physical and mathematical sciences and engineering. Founded in 2001, ASTRA is dedicated to promoting better understanding of the physical & mathematical sciences and engineering. Members of ASTRA include leading industries, professional societies and associations, universities and individual scientists and researchers. ASTRA members conduct policy research to educate the public about the linkages between scientific R&D funding and innovation, our standard of living, national security, and economic growth. ASTRA has created 50 state-specific R&D Sheets and 51 K-12 STEM Ed Report cards to help illustrate the importance of scientific research to state and local economies, job growth, innovation, our standard of living, and national security. Interesting reports include Maryland 2008 K-12 STEM ED Report Card | Maryland R & D 2009 Report.

CTE's Role in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)

eSchool News Special Report on STEM Education
Comprehensive report about STEM with links to many outstanding STEM resources.

Effective Access:  Using Digital Resources to Enhance High School Teaching in STEM
This article discusses the needs of educators trying to find digital resources because there is so much available on the web.  The National STEM Digital Library (NSDL) is focusing on identifying what teachers need and making it easily accessible to them.  Also discussed in this article is the problem of the digital libraries not knowing how teachers search for information.  “Effective Access” is aimed at saving teacher’s time and giving them what they need to meet the needs of the students.

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science
National Center for Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

The JSTEM Education: Innovations and Research
Mission is to promote high-quality education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through peer reviewed articles that provide case studies and other innovations in education; well founded in STEM content; Informed by educational research; tested through assessment of impact on student learning; results from educational research that informs teaching and learning in STEM; and, recent developments that impact STEM education in such areas as policy and industry needs.

National Science Foundation
Comprehensive listing of special reports, research, speeches and lectures, statistics, and investments.

The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy Carnegie Corporation of New york, Institute for Advanced Study, Commission on Mathematics and Science Education

Research Institute for STEM Education (RISE)
The Research Institute for STEM education brings together a multi-disciplinary research team whose mission is to study the complex array of factors contributing to diverse students’ academic experiences in science, technology, engineering,, and mathematics majors (STEM) and make recommendations to academic policy makers based on those factors.

Solving the STEM Crisis (October 2010)
Connect to eSchool News for a collection of articles about STEM. Attracting students to the STEM disciplines is the first hurdle, and retaining student interest in these areas is the second. Solving the STEM education crisis won’t be easy—but with the generous support of Learning.com, we’ve compiled this collection of stories from our archives, along with other resources from around the web, to help you answer this challenge in your own schools.

STEM Education Coalition
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition works to support STEM programs for teachers and students at the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies that offer STEM related programs. The STEM Education Coalition is composed of advocates from over 1,000 diverse groups representing all sectors of the technological workforce – from knowledge workers, to educators, to scientists, engineers, and technicians. The participating organizations of the STEM Education Coalition are dedicated to ensuring quality STEM education at all levels. The Coalition is co-chaired by the American Chemical Society and the National Science Teachers Association. See REPORTS about STEM education.

STEM Perceptions: Student and Parent Study - Parents and Students Weigh in on How to Inspire the Next Generation of Doctors, Scientists, Software Developers and Engineers
Harris Interactive is one of the world’s leading custom market research firms, leveraging research, technology and business acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight. Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. The study was commissioned by Microsoft.

Teaching by Choice: Community Colleges Expand K-12 STEM Pathways and Practices
American Association of Community Colleges, National Science Foundation

Teaching by Choice: Community College Science and Mathematics Preparation of K-12 Teachers
American Association of Community Colleges, National Science Foundation, National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP), American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC)

Teaching by Choice: Cultivating Exemplary Community College STEM Faculty
American Association of Community Colleges, National Science Foundation)

Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) The ASCD Web
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development offers resources in pedagogy for educators.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: Background, Federal Policy, and Legislative Action
Congressional Research Service, Report prepared for members and committees of Congress , March 21, 2008.