The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Panel of STEM Educators

The week of October 22–26, 2018 has been named "STEM Week" in Massachusetts. STEM Week is a collaborative effort among various state and local agencies and organizations through the STEM Advisory Council, which is generating interest from the business community for STEM Week activities around the Commonwealth and fostering partnerships with school districts. Educators at all grade levels have been asked to participate by planning lessons, events, and activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and math in an effort to boost students' interest and raise awareness of STEM education. Students from pre-kindergarten through high school and postsecondary institutions are being encouraged to take part in hands-on learning that aligns topics across STEM subjects and connects to other curricula.

I look forward to visiting several schools around the Commonwealth during STEM Week to observe classroom instruction and other activities that connect the business community with school districts. At the Board meeting on October 30, a panel of STEM educators will make a presentation about their participation in STEM Week and respond to your questions.