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STEM Smart: Lessons Learned from Successful Schools

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

This meeting highlighted issues in the NRC report, Successful K-12 STEM Education, with a special focus on technologies to promote K-12 STEM learning and teaching. It included breakout sessions on projects, resources, and initiatives that align with the report’s evidence base on effective instruction, access to high quality STEM for all students, and building supportive infrastructure. Presenters were drawn largely from NSF-supported programs, and well-recognized STEM Schools. Participation by teams was encouraged.