The Evidence for STEM
What Do We Know About STEM in Out-of-School Settings? A National Research Council Report
Michael Feder and Eric Jolly
From Evidence to Policy: The Case for STEM in Afterschool
Anita Krisnamurthi and Bronwyn Bevan
Multi-State Evaluation Finds Evidence that Investment in Afterschool STEM Works
Patricia J. Allen, Gil G. Noam, and Todd D. Little
The Role of the NGSS in Supporting STEM Learning Beyond School Walls
Stephen Pruitt with Cary Sneider
The Learning SySTEM
John H. Falk, Martin Storksdieck, Lynn D. Dierking, Jeremy Babendure, Nicolette Canzoneri, Scott Pattison, David Meyer, Monae Verbeke, Michael Coe, and Sasha Palmquist
Section: Strengthening Partnerships
The Story Behind STEM Learning Ecosystems
Gerald Solomon
Building Statewide Cross-Sector STEM Ecosystems in Oregon: Lessons Learned from Oregon’s Work Engaging a Network of Partners to Create Cross-Sector Changes in STEM Education
Krissi Hewitt, Mark Lewis, Beth Unverzagt
Making Way for STEM Afterschool in New York
MaryEllen Elia with Andrés Henriquez
The Pivotal Role of Afterschool and Cross-Sector Partnerships in Preparing the Indiana STEM Workforce
Robert Abrams, Paul Ainslie, and Reginald McGregor
The Nebraska Way: Building STEM Learning Systems From the Bottom Up
Jeff Cole, Julie Sigmon, and Anna Wishart
Scientific Partnerships at the Core
Saskia Traill
Section: Ensuring Access to Quality STEM
Imagine Science: A Coalition of National Youth
Organizations Bringing STEM to Scale
Jim Clark, Jennifer Sirangelo, Kevin Washington, Judy Vredenburgh, and Jim Chesire
Engaging Girls in STEM: At the Crossroads
Linda Kekelis
Leveraging STEM Investments for Long-Term Impact: The Clubhouse Network as Case Study
Gail Breslow and Mark St. John
Career Pathways: Preparing Youth for STEM Careers
Tobie Baker-Wright
Engaging Creative Minds: How Summer STEAM Deepens Engagement, Heightens Interest, and Expands Opportunity
Robin Berlinsky, Scott Shanklin-Peterson, Gerrita Postlewait, and Rose Wilder
Career and College Exploration in Afterschool Programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Betsy Brand and Jessica Kannam