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The STEM Shift: A Guide for School Leaders
All you need to make the shift to STEM a reality!
Now more than ever, educational leaders are encouraged to implement STEM as the foundation for preparing students with the 21st century skills required for college and career readiness. This resource makes the process of shifting to a comprehensive, integrated STEM school or district within reach!
Invaluable case studies featuring current STEM pioneers from across the country model how successful, STEM-centered learning takes place. You’ll find process-specific best practices and strategies to help Includes step-by-step checklists and visual mapping guides for successfully navigating the STEM change process. Use this groundbreaking resource to systematically implement coherent and integrated STEM instruction that transforms learning and prepares students for the global economy!
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"Finally! A great book that clearly explains what STEM education is, why we need it, and how to do it well. A must-read for all educators, parents, and policymakers."
Tony Wagner, author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators
"Reading Jill and Ann′s column in Education Week has been a critical part of my weekly reading since they′ve begun writing it. I′ve learned a lot from those short snippets, and now it′s exciting to see their expanded thoughts in The Stem Shift. You can′t go wrong by reading anything they write!"
Larry Ferlazzo, High school teacher and Ed Week columnist
Now more than ever, educational leaders are encouraged to implement STEM as the foundation for preparing students with the 21st century skills required for college and career readiness. This resource makes the process of shifting to a comprehensive, integrated STEM school or district within reach!
Invaluable case studies featuring current STEM pioneers from across the country model how successful, STEM-centered learning takes place. You’ll find process-specific best practices and strategies to help Includes step-by-step checklists and visual mapping guides for successfully navigating the STEM change process. Use this groundbreaking resource to systematically implement coherent and integrated STEM instruction that transforms learning and prepares students for the global economy!
Video and web content also available at
"Finally! A great book that clearly explains what STEM education is, why we need it, and how to do it well. A must-read for all educators, parents, and policymakers."
Tony Wagner, author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators
"Reading Jill and Ann′s column in Education Week has been a critical part of my weekly reading since they′ve begun writing it. I′ve learned a lot from those short snippets, and now it′s exciting to see their expanded thoughts in The Stem Shift. You can′t go wrong by reading anything they write!"
Larry Ferlazzo, High school teacher and Ed Week columnist
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192 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2015
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July 9, 2018
I read this for a class and was pleasantly surprised how useful it will be as our district continues to move forward with integrating STEM.
September 6, 2017
Our school district has been exploring 21st century education for at least 10 years. In 2011 we opened a magnet STEM high school that has been recognized nationally and state (PA) wide. This year 'Innovation Time' is taking place as an encore period once per cycle in grades K-5. It will be interesting to see how these changes impact our district's ability to educate students. Is STEM the answer to more students being engaged and successful life-long learners and problem solvers? Time may tell...
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