Newport Beach, CA – Fall 2018 STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice Convening. Why is early childhood STEM education significant? What is the importance of adopting a larger-than-life, ecosystem perspective when looking at early childhood STEM education? What does that look like in math and science education across multiple learning environments? The session highlights key research findings from leading early childhood STEM education experts. Each researcher discusses one critical area in a brief format followed by a moderated discussion. Presenters: Richard Arum, UC Irvine, Kimberly Brenneman, Heising-Simons Foundation, Deborah J. Stipek, Stanford Graduate School of Education, Greg J. Duncan, UC Irvine, Department of Education, Douglas Clements, University of Denver, Early Math Education