CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council will begin accepting applications today for the STEM Scale-Up Program mathematics menu. An additional investment was made during the legislative session specifically to scale mathematics education programs proven to increase interest and achievement among K-12 students across Iowa. K-12 schools, afterschool programs, and other educational organizations are encouraged to apply for the programs to be implemented during a seven-month period of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Three STEM Scale-Up Programs were selected after completing a rigorous review process, including:
- Bootstrap: Data Science
- Desmos Middle School Math
- Differentiated Math Centers
The application period for the STEM Scale-Up Program mathematics menu closes on October 1, 2019 and award recipients will be announced in November. Training for each of the programs will be held after awardees are notified.
For additional information about STEM Scale-Up Program mathematics menu and to apply, please visit www.iowastem.gov/scale-up-application.
About the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Established in July 2011 via Governor’s Executive Order, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is a public-private partnership of educators, companies and Iowa students and families addressing policies and programs designed to improve Iowa’s educational system focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Council works to engage and prepare students for a career-ready workforce path, regain our State’s historic leadership position in education, and provide a vital competitive economic advantage now, and for the future, to ensure that every Iowa student has access to world-class STEM education opportunities. The 50-member STEM Council is chaired by Governor Kim Reynolds and Accumold President and CEO Roger Hargens. For more information, visit www.IowaSTEM.gov.
