Resources
National STEM Day: Building Inclusive STEM Communities
On National STEM Day 2024, we explore how STEM transcends traditional career pathways to foster essential life skills. Through community messaging, changing narratives about belonging, and cross-sector collaborations, organizations nationwide are building inclusive STEM ecosystems that empower all learners to contribute, innovate, and thrive.
Kenyan Ecosystem Students Inspired by US STEM Learning Tour
DMV STEM Learning Ecosystem USA Hosts Kenyan STEM Student Ambassadors
Bridging Education and Industry: The Transformative Power of Project-Based Learning
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, shaped by AI and automation, Project-Based Learning (PBL) emerges as a transformative educational approach to prepare students for future careers. PBL focuses on real-world applications, developing critical skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability.
Igniting Rural Innovation: How STEM Ecosystems Are Transforming America’s Heartland
Rural America stands at a critical juncture in STEM education. While these communities are rich in potential and local knowledge, they face significant hurdles in providing comprehensive STEM learning opportunities.
Celebrating the Two-Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act
$30+ Billion Invested in Semiconductors, 115,000+ Jobs Created, and Ongoing Opportunities for STEM Innovation Two years have passed since the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act, and we’re excited
Join IBM SkillsBuild Cohort!
Are you a forward-thinking teacher looking for resources to give your classroom and students a competitive edge in our ever-changing world? If yes, this opportunity is for you! TIES is
8 Takeaways from Free Math Resources Webinar with Bedtime Math Founder, Laura Overdeck
The STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice invited Laura Overdeck, founder of Bedtime Math, to speak on a free webinar Thursday, March 19, 2020, for people around the world as
Our Neighborhood
With funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, TIES developed Our Neighborhood, a playbook that contains hundreds of resources for families to use for engaging their children in meaningful
TGR EDU: Explore
From TGR Foundation and Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore is a no-cost digital platform for educators and students. TGR EDU: Explore provides students and educators free access to TGR Foundation’s
STEM Ready America: Inspiring and Preparing Students for Success with Afterschool and Summer Learning
With flexible and fun learning environments, expanded education opportunities keep students sharp and excited about learning. They also help to eliminate learning gaps over the course of a child’s life. The Compendium shares stories from the field to inspire powerful expanded education programs in your community.
The Living IDEABOOK
The Global Family Research Project has transformed the Ideabook: Libraries for Families into a living, digital compilation of research-based frameworks, practical tips and new ideas for public libraries, families and the greater community.
OC STEM Family Toolkit on CA Common Core Standards
A toolkit for parents and students to understand California Standards, also referred to as the Common Core Standards. All materials are available in English and Spanish.
Webinars
Learn to Engage Governmental Leaders
A Conversation with James Brown from STEM Ed Policy Coalition Where is equity and social justice and STEM with the new administration? What are tangible next steps that leaders of
STEM IN THE SUMMER: How employers can support STEM learning and exploration in the return to “normal” summer months
STEM IN THE SUMMER: How employers can support STEM learning and exploration in the return to “normal” summer months “Lead with grace and be collaborative. You can’t do everything in a
Building and Sustaining Relationships with Business & Industry
Download the PDF How is your Ecosystem building and sustaining relationships with business and industry? Are your relationships thriving?Are you struggling? Strong partnerships are the key to
Ecosystem State Forum – STEM Ed Coalition & STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice
This was the first in a series of virtual “State Forums” where state STEM Ecosystem partners joined the members of the STEM Education Coalition in a discussion of state policy
Community Colleges: Accelerating STEM Learning by Catalyzing Community Resources
Across the country, community colleges are powerful, if underutilized, resources. Community colleges offer secondary education and career pathways without the financial burdens of four-year colleges. They offer flexibility in scheduling
NSF Award-winning – Purpose and Meaning Career Fit Assessment – Helps Students Find Their Way
Finding our purpose and turning it into a meaningful career path is difficult for all of us. In order to support students in making these decisions, Tallo has released its newest tool
