Industry Initiatives For Science And Math Education

Industry Experience Weeks Program - During this program teachers participate in immersive week-long job-shadows with a company or slate of organizations in a specific industry generating lesson plan ideas and creating one curriculum plan. During the fiscal year 97 teachers participated in this program 62% of whom teach in schools with a high percentage of educationally disadvantaged students. In addition these teachers received $117,709 in stipends and grants. They increased their knowledge of STEM workplace cultures and career options and they increased their effectiveness in integrating 21st century skills as well as real-world industry and research examples in their teaching.

Industry-Aligned STEM Program Models - New program models aim to train and support educators in teaching industry-specific sciences. Teachers are empowered with new enhanced knowledge confidence resources and peer-support to successfully increase student exposure to and interest in these fields. 154 teachers participated in activities in this fiscal year. In addition Teachers earned $53,035 in stipends and grants. Ignited is introducing newer models to address the changing needs of our corporate partners and educational communities.