Integrating Civics & Public Policy in High School STEM Classrooms
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rondo Community Outreach Library
461 N. Dale Street, St. Paul
Transit, driving and parking information
Lunch will be provided & CEUs will be available at the end of the event
$50 voucher for curriculum materials available for participating K-12 teachers!
The Background
With a critical achievement gap in mathematics, new standards in science, and continual emphasis on STEM curriculum, secondary school math, science and technology educators are facing new challenges. How can achievement in STEM be improved through the development of communication skills, group action, awareness of community issues, and the impact science, technology, and mathematics concepts have on society?By utilizing civic and public policy issues as a context for math, science, and technology problems, students would not only understand technical concepts but also realize their political power and develop an awareness of the real-world interconnectedness of these issues and policy.
The Roundtable
This roundtable discussion has been organized to start an important conversation around the potential to integrate civic ideals into our STEM-focused curriculum. With a diverse group of perspectives, we aim to coherently develop a report after the event for distribution to policy makers and community leaders to further this important conversation.The Facilitator
Joel Donna, STEM Specialist, MN Department of Education, and SciMath board member, with the group members of the Education Action Group of the Citizens League.Interested?
If you are a stakeholder interested in exploring how this concept fits with existing academic standards and how, please join us in discussing how this concept fits with existing academic standards and how it could be incorporated into future standards revisions.We are looking for a wide range of perspectives -- STEM teachers, social studies teachers, policy makers, youth leaders, teacher educators, professional developers, educational researchers, students and concerned citizens.
This roundtable discussion is hosted by
the Citizens League Education Action Group and SciMathMN.
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The above does not represent a formal policy position of the Citizens League.
The action groups program is generously supported by the Comcast Foundation.
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