Vision 2030, Fall STEM Events, and Experts at Anything: This is your e-Update
1Vision 2030, Fall STEM Events, and Experts at Anything: This is your e-Update
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Public feedback sought on high school
math standards in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is inviting parents, educators and others to provide feedback regarding proposed revisions to the content standards for high school math courses Math I, II and III in North Carolina. The online survey survey is available through May 20. As proposed, the changes could go into effect as early as this fall. NCDPI reviews the state’s Standard Course of Study on a five-year cycle per subject, and mathematics is currently under review. The State Board of Education approves content standards for all subjects. In other news from the State Board of Education, State Superintendent June Atkinson and State Board chair Bill Cobey presented their budget requests to the House Education Appropriations Committee this week. You can read more about it below along with news on Kenan Fellows, North Carolina New Schools and more. As always we welcome your thoughts. Please tweet us @NCSTEM. Enjoy your e-Update!
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State Board of Education hands its wish list to legislators |
The State Board of Education is asking lawmakers for a little more than $231 million for the 2016-17 school year. State Superintendent June Atkinson and State Board chair Bill Cobey presented their budget requests to the N.C. House Education Appropriations Committee this week.

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USDoE says STEM is the future of the economy
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The White House hosted the Early STEM Symposium this week to promote STEM education for young children by public and private partnerships while the president plans to take new actions to promote STEM education in the U.S.

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North Carolina New Schools closes its doors
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North Carolina New Schools, a nonprofit that has helped coach teachers and principals at nearly 100 high schools in the state and has received millions of dollars in funding, is shutting down.

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Durham, Chapel Hill considered best places for STEM grads in 2016
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According to a new poll produced by NerdWallet, Durham and Chapel Hill are two of the best places for STEM graduates this year.

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STEM Spotlight
Kenan Fellows announces 2016-17 fellowship recipients

The Kenan Fellows Program for Curriculum and Leadership Development has named the 41 recipients of this year's fellowship awards. Click image above for more on this year's cohort.
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Resources & Tools |
STEM Trivia
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Last issue's STEM Trivia question: What
famous telescope turned 26 last month and what gorgeous new image has
been added to its heritage gallery in celebration of its anniversary? The answer is the Hubble Telescope and a full photo of the Bubble Nebula. Thanks for participating and all the correct answers!
Let's see how well you do with this week's question ...
Facebook recently paid a 10-year-old Finnish boy $10,000 for doing what?
Think you know the answer? Click here to submit your response to @NCSTEM. If you choose not to click that link, please include the word "answer" in your tweet so we can find it (the link will automatically do so for you). We’ll announce winners in the next e-Update!

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Regional STEM Resources
Greenhouse STEM Education Labs and Urban Farms
Greenhouse STEM Education Labs promotes urban sustainability by providing 21st century classrooms. A project of the SEED Foundation of North Carolina, these labs are leading new generations toward innovative global climate solutions. Click image or button below to learn more about this valuable STEM resource in North Carolina.
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Learn more more about STEM programs in your community, click here. Become a member of NC STEM Center today. Joining is free and easy. Logged-in members get access to grant opportunities and the ability to promote their STEM programs and events.

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Have STEM News or an Event to Share?
The NC STEM Center is a web portal for all things related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in North Carolina.
It is a project of North Carolina SMT Center in collaboration with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, North Carolina Community College System, UNC General Administration, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and others.
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