Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education

Webinar

Equity in K-12 STEM Education: Framing Decisions for the Future, Report Release Webinar

July 10, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

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Materials

Equity Report Release Webinar Slide Deck

About

Join us for the release of a new consensus study report from the Board on Science Education, Equity in K-12 STEM Education: Framing Decisions for the Future. The report explores the range of issues associated with equity in STEM education and potential steps toward more equitable experiences for students.

The webinar will include an overview of the study and discussion of the report’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Presenters from the authoring committee include:

Eileen Parsons (Committee Chair), University of North Carolina
Megan Bang, Northwestern University
Gudiel Crosthwaite, Lynwood School District
Maisie Gholson, University of Michigan
Stefanie Marshall, Michigan State University

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Regional Expert Consultation 4

June 12 - 13, 2023

Past

Agenda

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About

At this meeting, the committee heard from local school leaders, educators, students and their families, and representatives from a variety of supporting organizations about their ideas, promising approaches, successes, and challenges associated with various efforts to promote success in STEM for all students, regardless of background, demographic status, and community. This information will be used to guide the Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education in making actionable recommendations for how to address educational inequity in STEM education at all levels of the PreK-12 system.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting #3

April 11 - 12, 2022

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Materials

Presenter Biographies

About

This will be the third meeting of the Committee on the Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education. During the Public Information-Gathering Session, the committee will hear from outside experts on the Efforts to Address Equity in State Education Systems; Efforts to Address Equity in Districts; and Imagining STEM Education with Equity at the Center.

OPEN SESSION (registration link to your right).

Monday, April 11, 2022

11:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)

Speakers will include:

Alfredo Artiles, Stanford University
Bryan Brayboy, Arizona State University
André DeLeón, Nevada Department of Education
Alex Mejia, University of Texas at San Antonio
Tiffany Neill, Oklahoma State Department of Education
Fikile Nxumalo, University of Toronto
Megan Schrauben, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Claus von Zastrow, Education Commission of the States
Dan Gallagher and Anne Beitlers, Critical CS Education, WA
Rick Holt and Amy Fairbanks, Roaring Forks School, Carbondale, CO
Ho Nguyen and Lizzy Hull Barnes, San Francisco Unified District, CA

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen Parsons, chair
Megan Bang
Courtney Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel Crosthwaite
Maisie Gholson
Stefanie Marshall
William Penuel
Thomas Philip
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean Ryoo
Shawn Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Developed shared goals for the report. Discussed defining and understanding Equity; Ecosystems; Policy; and Learning.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 15, 2022

Contact

Margaret Kelly

(202) 334-1529
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting 8 (Virtual)

April 4, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education hosted a virtual closed meeting on April 4th where the committee reviewed written materials for the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen R. Parsons, Chair
Megan E. Bang
Courtney A. Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel R. Crosthwaite
Maisie L. Gholson
Stefanie L. Marshall
William R. Penuel
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean J. Ryoo
Shawn P. Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Identify final lingering content missing from report chapters
• Finalize report conclusions and recommendations
• Finalize plan of action for submitting report into review

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 09, 2023

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting 7 (Virtual)

February 8, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education hosted a virtual closed meeting on February 8th where the committee reviewed written materials for the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen R. Parsons, Chair
Megan E. Bang
Courtney A. Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel R. Crosthwaite
Maisie L. Gholson
Stefanie L. Marshall
William R. Penuel
Thomas M. Philip
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean J. Ryoo
Shawn P. Sheehan
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Review updated written materials and discuss how they fit together to tell a story
• For each report section:
o Finalize content
o Identify lingering issues
• Continue consensus process for report conclusions and recommendations
• Continue to develop a clear plan of action for preparing the report for review.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 29, 2023

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting 6 (Hybrid)

December 8 - 9, 2022

Past

About

The Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education hosted a hybrid closed meeting on December 8 & 9 where the committee reviewed written materials for the report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen R. Parsons, Chair
Megan E. Bang
Courtney A. Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel R. Crosthwaite
Maisie L. Gholson
Stefanie L. Marshall
William R. Penuel
Thomas M. Philip
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean J. Ryoo
Shawn P. Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Review written materials and discuss how they fit together to tell a story
• For each report section:
o Finalize content
o Identify lingering issues
• Continue consensus process for report conclusions and begin consensus process for report recommendations
• Develop a clear plan of action for preparing the report for review.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 20, 2022

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Regional Expert Consultation #3

December 5 - 6, 2022

Past

Agenda

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About

As part of an ongoing series, the Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is hosting a two-day meeting in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan on December 5-6!
At this meeting, the committee will hear from local school leaders, educators, students and their families, and representatives from a variety of supporting organizations about their ideas, promising approaches, successes, and challenges associated with various efforts to promote success in STEM for all students, regardless of background, demographic status, and community. This information will be used to guide the Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education in making actionable recommendations for how to address educational inequity in STEM education at all levels of the PreK-12 system.
If interested in participating or would like to recommend colleagues in Michigan who could participate, please contact EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu by Thursday, December 1st for more details.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting #5 (Hybrid)

September 29 - 30, 2022

Past

Materials

Presenter Biographies

About

This will be the 5th meeting of the Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education. There will be an Open Session webinar on September 29, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PDT looking at special considerations needed in pre-K education when attending to equity and STEM.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen R. Parsons, Chair
Megan E. Bang
Courtney A. Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel R. Crosthwaite
Maisie L. Gholson
Stefanie L. Marshall
William R. Penuel
Thomas M. Philip
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean J. Ryoo
Shawn P. Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee reviewed written materials and discussed how they fit together to tell a story

For each report section:

Finalize content
Identify lingering issues

Begin consensus process conclusions and recommendations
Develop a clear plan of action for preparing the report for review.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 06, 2022

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Regional Expert Consultation #2

September 27 - 28, 2022

Past

Agenda

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About

The Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education is holding its second regional expert consultation meeting in Lynwood, CA. Over the course of two days, the committee will hear from school leaders, educators, youth, parents and families, as well as representatives from a variety of supporting organizations about their ideas, promising approaches, successes, and challenges associated with various efforts to promote success in STEM for all students, regardless of background, demographic status, and community.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Regional Expert Consultation #1

August 23 - 24, 2022

Past

Agenda

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About

The Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education is holding its first regional expert consultation meeting in Portland, ME. Over the course of two days, the committee will hear from school leaders, educators, youth, parents and families, as well as representatives from a variety of supporting organizations about their ideas, promising approaches, successes, and challenges associated with various efforts to promote success in STEM for all students, regardless of background, demographic status, and community.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting #4 (Virtual)

July 19 - 20, 2022

Past

Agenda

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Materials

Presenter Biographies

About

This will be the 4th meeting of the Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education. There will be an Open Session webinar, June 19, 2022, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm. Areas of discussions:

Knowledge within STEM Disciplines
Community-Centered Models for STEM Education
Focusing on Classrooms: The Work of the Teachers
Equity and Assessment

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen R. Parsons
Courtney A. Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel R. Crosthwaite
Maisie L. Gholson
Stefanie L. Marshall
William R. Penuel
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean J. Ryoo
Shawn P. Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Hear from additional outside experts
• Review written materials and discuss how they fit together to tell a story
• For each report section:
- Discuss content
- Identify lingering issues
• Identify emerging major messages
• Develop a clear plan of action for completing a draft report

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 21, 2022

Contact

Brittani Shorter

(202) 334-3454
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Meeting #3.5 (Interim)

June 17, 2022

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education will meet to discuss state policy issues; discuss initial commissioned paper plans; and review progress with Regional Expert Consultation subgroup.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen R. Parsons
Courtney A. Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel R. Crosthwaite
Maisie L. Gholson
Stefanie L. Marshall
William R. Penuel
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean J. Ryoo
Shawn P. Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

• Discussed state policy issues
• Discussed initial commissioned paper plans
• Reviewed progress with Regional Expert Consultation subgroup

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 15, 2024

Contact

Margaret Kelly

(202) 334-1529
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting #2 (VIRTUAL)

February 15 - 16, 2022

Past

Materials

Presenter Biographies

About

This will be the second meeting of the Committee on the Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education. The committee will hear from outside experts; identify additional perspectives we would like to hear from; review and refine field engagement proposal; begin to identify report topic coverage; and define preliminary writing assignments.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen Parsons
Megan Bang
Courtney Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel Crosthwaite
Maisie Gholson
Stefanie Marshall
William Penuel
Thomas Philip
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean Ryoo
Shawn Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee set goals; reviewed field engagement proposals; discussed major themes and commissioned paper topics.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 16, 2022

Contact

Margaret Kelly

(202) 334-1529
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education, Committee Meeting #1 (VIRTUAL)

December 15 - 16, 2021

Past

Agenda

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About

This will be the first meeting for the Committee on the Equity in PreK-12 STEM Education. The open session will feature a discussion with the study sponsors on how to provide practical, evidence-based guidance on how to support educational equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels of the PreK-12 system.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Eileen Parsons, Chair
Megan Bang
Courtney Bell
Marta Civil
Gudiel Crosthwaite
Maisie Gholson
Stefanie Marshall
William Penuel
Thomas Philip
Catherine Riegle-Crumb
Jean Ryoo
Shawn Sheehan
Carrie Tzou
Sepehr Vakil
Shirin Vossoughi
Christopher Wright

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussed the consensus study process; conducted the conflict and bias process; reviewed, analyze, and revised the study charge; discussed committee expertise and planned for Meeting #2.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 22, 2021

Contact

Margaret Kelly

(202) 334-1529
EquityinPreK12STEM@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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