Our Work
Our vision is a future in which every STEM learner is taught by educators who are prepared and supported to bring modern STEM teaching to life. Students will experience STEM learning that is active, meaningful, and connected to careers and the world around them.
Our approach
We focus on several connected areas of work that together to help reimagine and remodel the P–20 STEM education pipeline.
Strengthen the preparation of future STEM teachers
We work to build capacity across the higher education system to recruit more STEM majors into teaching, design stronger preparation models, and build sustainable programs that meet local and national needs.
Support practicing teachers and schools
Through professional learning, implementation support, coaching, curriculum, and innovation pilots, we help educators develop and implement effective STEM practices into classrooms and build systems that sustain them over time.
Draw upon research into STEM teaching and learning
We draw upon the latest research into STEM teaching and learning—as well as the 20 years of data on UTeach program and alumni outcomes—to examine what is working, where persistent challenges remain, and how we can leverage data to better connect STEM educator development and practice to STEM workforce outcomes and opportunity.
Cultivate national communities of practice and networked improvement
We grow and support communities of practice that are critical to fostering shared learning and effective practices, identifying emerging needs, and contributing to a stronger national STEM education ecosystem.
Build partnerships that connect STEM education to policy, workforce, and opportunity
We collaborate with education leaders, policymakers, employers, funders, and communities to come together around practical solutions, shared evidence, and long-term investment in STEM education.
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