Why STEM-ACT?
Through strategic collaboration and a commitment to integrated learning, STEM-ACT is building a more equitable and effective PK-12+ STEM ecosystem for all Connecticut students.
Bridging Efforts within STEM Education
STEM-ACT works to foster greater collaboration across Connecticut districts, organizations, and advocates to promote alignment in PK12+ STEM education.
Moving Beyond STEM Silos
By connecting disciplines such as mathematics, science, computer science, technology, civics, literacy, and the arts, STEM-ACT aims to create a more integrated approach to PK12+ STEM education, improving student learning across these content areas.
Promoting Access to STEM
STEM-ACT works to address disparities by providing all students with access to high-quality PK12+ STEM opportunities that can set them up for success.
Building a STEM Education Network
STEM-ACT brings together a wide range of stakeholders to create a network of PK12+ STEM educators to build practices that empower students as independent learners to apply critical thinking, effective communication, and other key competencies.
Sharing and Scaling Best Practices in STEM Programming
By identifying and coordinating successful PK12+ STEM initiatives and strategies, STEM-ACT works to spread effective practices and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) across Connecticut, providing more students with opportunities to benefit from successful approaches.
