Triangle Coalition's Annual Conference on STEM Education Policy
February 25-26, 2008
Alexandria, VA

Triangle Coalition held its Annual Conference on STEM Education Policy on February 25-26 and  focused on key issues confronting education leaders at all levels.

Among the topics at this year's conference was the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and the continuing discussion concerning American competitiveness and the best approaches to STEM education. This year’s speakers and panel discussions also addressed the proposed FY 2009 budget and its potential impact on STEM education, as well as activities occurring at the state level through the National Governors Association and other groups.

Materials:

• Agenda
   
• Speakers and Presenters
   
• Speaker Presentations (PowerPoint)
  • David Cedrone
    PK-16 STEM Education Program Manager
    State of Rhode Island
  • Bob Ekman
    Senior Staff Specialist
    Lockheed Martin
  • Hans Meeder
    President, Meeder Consulting Group
    (former Deputy Secretary of Education for Vocational and Adult Education)
  • Brett Moulding
    Director, Utah Partnership for Effective Science Teaching and Learning
  • Betty Shanahan
    Executive Director
    Society of Women Engineers
  • Deputy Secretary Raymond Simon
    U.S. Department of Education
     
• Talking Points
   
• Legislative Handbook
   
• STEM Education Highlights from the Administration’s 2009 Budget Proposal
   
• Key STEM Education Initiatives in Congress
   
• Department of Education Resources and Other Resources Related to STEM Education

Prior Conferences:
Find out about the 2007 Conference.