The Winning Edge
WHY SCIENCE is committed to encouraging communication and collaborations which foster excellence in public education. To that end, I am sharing announcements, articles, ideas and guidance I recieve from our education leaders on the subject. This first annoucment is from Richard Therrien, New Haven Public Schools Science Supervisor. I encourage you to contact him with any questions, ideas or thoughts you may have. If we are going to succeed, it is important we all listen carefully to what he has to say. Thank you for your help and support!
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Thank you for your strong interest in science/STEM education. Some resources you may be interested in:
New Haven Science Fair programs, which provides opportunities for mentors and community involvement:www.nhsciencefair.org
New Haven science standards (includes CT standards), grade level expectations www.newhavenscience.orghttp://www.nhps.net/Science%20Home
New Haven Public Schools School Change Initiatives including Promise college scholarships.
newhavenschoolchange.org
Yale University Office of New Haven and State Affairs, includes dozens of programs that work with schools, science students and teachers.
Southern CT State University Center for Excellence in Math and Sciencehttp://www.southernct.edu/cems/
The SCSU/Yale CRISP program
The STEM presentation mentioned, which includes workforce/career statisticswww.newhavenscience.org/STEM.ppt
Link to CONNVERGe, a statewide initiative New Haven is part of that promotes engagement in STEM.
guide to STEM careers for students
Richard Therrien is the K-12 science supervisor for New Haven Public Schools. For any questions or comments on this article please contact him directly atrichard.therrien@new-haven.k12.ct.us.
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