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Empowering the ‘iAPP’ Generation for Global Competitiveness Silicon Valley Education Foundation. Technology Integration in Education. Silicon Valley Education Foundation. Preparing Students for Post Secondary Success UC/CSU A-G Requirements Direct Programs Advocacy STEM Focus
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Empowering the ‘iAPP’ Generation for Global Competitiveness Silicon Valley Education Foundation Technology Integration in Education
Silicon Valley Education Foundation • Preparing Students for Post Secondary Success • UC/CSU A-G Requirements • Direct Programs • Advocacy • STEM Focus • Equity Focus
STEM Initiatives • Direct Programs • Stepping Up to Algebra • Focus on Grade Algebra • Integrated Technology • Mind Institute • Khan Academy • Stepping Up to Science • Support ESUHSD A-G policy • Grade 9 Biology
STEM Resources • Lessonopoly • Open source • SUTA/STEPS curriculum • Resource for educators • STEM Website • Programs • Research
STEM Initiatives: Partnerships • STEM Innovation Hub • STEM Integration Best Practices • STEM Integration Club • Adventure Program: Oak Grove • Globaloria • Milpitas STEM Program • Mt. Pleasant • Union and Cambrian Partnership • Others: Los Altos Khan Academy; Anderson School: Mind Institute
STEM: Others… • Los Altos Khan Academy • Anderson School: Mind Institute • On Line • Textbooks
Technology Challenges • Varying Resources • Widening Gap • Ongoing Source of Funds • Knowledge • What is available • E.G Extending Day; Differentiation;
Education and Business… • SVEF tries to connect the two • Education: a political institution • Boards • Independent • Business: Just Do it! • Innovation • Measurements • More than API • Grade 8 Algebra • A-G
SUMMARY • STEM: Renewed Focus • Technology • Disruptive • Challenge • Widening Gap • Resources