RCW 28A.188.010 STEM literacy. (1) As used throughout this chapter, “STEM” means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (2) To provide focus and clarity to efforts to increase learning opportunities and improve educational outcomes in STEM, the following definition of STEM literacy is adopted: STEM literacy means the ability to identify, apply, and integrate concepts from […]
RCW 28A.188.020 Statewide director for math, science, and technology—Duties—Reporting. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide support for statewide coordination for math, science, and technology, including employing a statewide director for math, science, and technology. The duties of the director shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Within funds specifically appropriated therefor, obtain a […]
RCW 28A.188.030 STEM education innovation alliance. (1) The STEM education innovation alliance is established to advise the governor and to provide vision, guidance, assistance, and advice to support the initiatives under this chapter, as well as other current or proposed programs and initiatives across the spectrum of early learning through postsecondary education, that are intended […]
RCW 28A.188.040 STEM education report card—Coordination of data collection and analysis—Reports by education agencies and the employment security department. (1) The STEM education innovation alliance shall develop a STEM education report card, based on the STEM framework for action and accountability, to monitor progress in increasing learning opportunities and aligning strategic plans and activities in […]
RCW 28A.188.050 Statewide STEM organization. (1) To the extent funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose, the office of financial management shall contract with a statewide nonprofit organization with expertise in promoting and supporting STEM education from early learning through postsecondary education. The purpose of the contract is to identify, test, and develop scalable, cost-effective, […]
RCW 28A.188.060 Identification and dissemination of resources and materials to encourage interdisciplinary instruction and project-based learning. (1) Subject to funds appropriated specifically for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the STEM education innovation alliance, must identify and disseminate resources and materials to elementary, middle, and high schools that […]
RCW 28A.188.070 Specialized courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)—Grants to high schools—Selection criteria—Data collection by education data center—Reports. (1) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate grants to high schools to implement specialized courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers as […]
RCW 28A.188.080 Mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program—Findings and intent. The legislature finds that high technology is important to the state’s economy and the welfare of its citizens. The legislature finds that certain groups, as characterized by sex or ethnic background, are traditionally underrepresented in mathematics, engineering, and the science-related professions in this state. The […]
RCW 28A.188.082 Mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program—Establishment and administration—Goals. A program to increase the number of people from groups underrepresented in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences in this state shall be established by the University of Washington. The program shall be administered through the University of Washington and designed to: […]
RCW 28A.188.084 Mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program—Coordinator—Staff. A coordinator shall be hired to administer the program. Additional staff as necessary may be hired. [ 1984 c 265 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.625.220, 28A.03.434.] NOTES: Implementation—Funding required—1984 c 265: See note following RCW 28A.188.080.
RCW 28A.188.086 Mathematics, engineering, and science achievement program—Selection standards. The coordinator shall develop standards and criteria for selecting students who participate in the program which may include predictive instruments to ascertain aptitude and probability of success. The standards shall include requirements that students take certain courses, maintain a certain grade point average, and participate in […]
RCW 28A.188.088 Local program centers. The coordinator shall establish local program centers throughout the state to implement *RCW 28A.625.210 through 28A.625.230. Each center shall be managed by a center director. Additional staff as necessary may be hired. [ 1990 c 33 § 521; 1984 c 265 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.625.240, 28A.03.438.] NOTES: *Reviser’s note: […]
RCW 28A.188.090 Lighthouse programs—Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics focus. (1) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction shall designate schools at the elementary, middle, and high school level to serve as resources and examples of how to combine the following best practices: (a) A small, highly personalized learning community; (b) […]
RCW 28A.188.092 Lighthouse programs—Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education lighthouse account. The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education lighthouse account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The purpose of the account is to support schools designated as lighthouse schools under *RCW 28A.630.065 to serve as resources to other schools and communities interested […]
