CAN {{params.stateName | uppercase}} MEET THE DEMAND FOR STEM SKILLS?

While students have made gains in most states, states are not on track to giving all students the STEM skills they ultimately need to succeed in college and careers. Without a strong foundation, young people have little hope of catching up after high school.

STEM Unemployment is low

STEM earnings are high in {{params.stateName}}

STEM jobs:

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Non-STEM jobs:

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STEM fields are growing in {{params.stateName}}

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STEM Jobs

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Non-STEM Jobs

Progress in K-12 math, but {{params.stateName}} still has far to go

All Students

By Race/Ethnicity

Other states have made faster progress

Grade 4 Change in NAEP scale scores, 2003-13
{{params.stateName}} Most Improved State

All + {{ s1 - s2 }} +24 (DC)

Low Income + {{ s3 - s4 }} +20 (DC)

White + {{ s5 - s6 }} +16 (HI,MD)

Black + {{ s7 - s8 }} +19 (DC)

Hispanic + {{ s9 - s10 }} +22 (DC,HI)

Grade 8 Change in NAEP scale scores, 2003-13
{{params.stateName}} Most Improved State

All + {{s11 - s12 }} +22 (DC)

Low Income + {{s13 - s14}} +22 (DC, NJ)

White + {{s15 - s16}} +18 (HI)

Black + {{s17 - s18}} +21 (DC, NJ)

Hispanic + {{s19 - s20}} +22 (MA)

Many {{params.stateName}} high school students are not ready for college

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ARE STUDENTS EXPOSED TO CHALLENGING AND ENGAGING STEM CONTENT?

Students can meet high expectations for success only if they have exposure to challenging and engaging STEM content.

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{{params.stateName}} high school students lack access to advanced classes

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Of the high school graduating class of 2013:

Math Took an AP Exam Scored 3+ on an AP Exam
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Hispanic {{sSeven}} {{sEight}}

Asian {{sNine}} {{sTen}}

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Asian {{ssNine}} {{ssTen}}

American Indian/Alaskan Native {{ssEleven}} {{ssTwelve}}

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Some {{params.stateName}} students lack hands-on science experiences

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ARE TEACHERS PREPARED TO TEACH TO HIGH EXPECTATIONS?

To reach high expectations, students need knowledgeable and effective teachers.

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DO SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS IN {{params.stateName | uppercase }} HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED?

Parent support and engagement are critical for student success

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Many {{params.stateName}} teachers lack the tools of their trade

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Almost every {{params.stateName}} school has a science lab, but lab stations and supplies are less comon

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Grade 4 Change in NAEP scale scores, 2003-13
	{{params.stateName}}	Most Improved State
All	+ {{ s1 - s2 }}	+24 (DC)
Low Income	+ {{ s3 - s4 }}	+20 (DC)
White	+ {{ s5 - s6 }}	+16 (HI,MD)
Black	+ {{ s7 - s8 }}	+19 (DC)
Hispanic	+ {{ s9 - s10 }}	+22 (DC,HI)

Math	Took an AP Exam	Scored 3+ on an AP Exam
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White	{{sThree}}	{{sFour}}
Black	{{sFive}}	{{sSix}}
Hispanic	{{sSeven}}	{{sEight}}
Asian	{{sNine}}	{{sTen}}
American Indian/Alaskan Native	{{sEleven}}	{{sTwelve}}
Male	{{genderMale}}%
Female	{{genderFemale}}%

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White	{{ssThree}}	{{ssFour}}
Black	{{ssFive}}	{{ssSix}}
Hispanic	{{ssSeven}}	{{ssEight}}
Asian	{{ssNine}}	{{ssTen}}
American Indian/Alaskan Native	{{ssEleven}}	{{ssTwelve}}
Male	{{genderMale2}}%
Female	{{genderFemale2}}%