In 2001$784 billion dollars (US) were spent on primary education around the world... The the largest amount was spent is the United States; the spending was 28% of all spending in the world.
Source: Worldmapper.org
States STEM Initiatives
The rise of STEM broadens the definition of educational technology to support high-technology “shop” classes and broadens the market for kits, labs, simulations, and software and “hands-on” projects in K-12 schools. Brazell, Jim, STEM: Mainstreaming Career and Technical Education (CTE), 2010.
Numerous states have initiated STEM education programs in recognition of the growing need for a professionally trained workforce. In 2007, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia each received $500,000 matching grants over two years from the National Governors’ Association Center for Best Practices. States put these funds to work to in a variety of ways. Colorado, Ohio, and Pennsylvania used the funds to develop regional STEM centers. Hawaii, Minnesota, and Virginia opted to fund schools and academies as well as provide professional development resources to teachers.
Many more states actively promote STEM education. Each state provides resources for teachers, students, and other community stakeholders.
Alabama: Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide. Its mission is to provide all students in Grades K-12 with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or postsecondary studies.
California: The Center for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Excellence at California State University, Sacramento is a University-wide initiative aimed at strengthening the quality of STEM education and research, increasing the number of students graduating in STEM disciplines to meet local and national workforce needs, building the university's capacity to advance knowledge in STEM disciplines, and enhancing recruitment of students, staff, and faculty such that these populations better reflect the diversity of California.
Connecticut: CONNvene is a statewide Pre-Kindergarten through baccalaureate degree (PreK-16) initiative to improve student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to better meet Connecticut's 21st Century economic development, quality of life, and workforce preparation needs.
Georgia: The Georgia Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) is an initiative of the University System of Georgia designed to increase science and mathematics achievement for all P-12 students in order to improve their readiness for post-secondary education and careers by enhancing teacher quality, raising expectations for all stakeholders, and closing achievement gaps.
Awarded to the University System of Georgia in 2003, the initiative is funded by a five-year, $34.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is scheduled to be funded through the school year of 2008.
Hawaii: The state of Hawaii runs the Innovation Initiative through its department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Illinois: The goal of the High Technology School to Work Program is to improve education and to prepare Illinois’ students to transition from school to high skilled, high paying jobs in the areas of science, mathematics, and advanced technology.
Indiana: The I-STEM Resource Network’s overarching goal is to help Indiana achieve its vision to be a national leader in student academic achievement in STEM disciplines and the in quality of its workforce.
Kentucky: The state of Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education STEM Task Force Report details initiatives throughout various regions of the state.
Maine: Maine Pathways to STEM. Our focus is on making education and careers in the sciences more accessible for Maine students. We foster an on-going exchange of ideas and resources for Maine students, parents, educators, businesses and policy makers.
Massachusetts: The Massachusetts STEM Initiative has held annual summits since 2003. The website provides resources about state and local efforts including resources for teachers students and other stakeholders.
Michigan: Four major research universities in the state of Michigan have established one of the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate to advance under-represented minority students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as they pursue graduate degrees
Minnesota: MN-STEM is a statewide campaign that has been made possible through the support of state organizations including the Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota High Tech Association, Minnesota Business Partnership, and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
North Carolina: North Carolina Math Science Education Network - Pre-College Program (Grades 6-12). The Pre-College Program is designed to prepare students in grades six through 12 to pursue mathematics and science at the university level and beyond. The program implements a variety of activities to stimulate students’ interest in math and science at an early age. In 2004, approximately 97% of Pre-College seniors responding to a senior survey indicated that they would enroll in college after graduation!
Ohio: Building upon the NGA funding, Ohio provides numerous links to state STEM efforts through the Ohio Board of Regents, Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Legislature
Rhode Island: Rhode Island’s portal to STEM education includes resources for educators, families, students, and business.
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