Mi-STAR Earns State, National Status as a STEM Education Program

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Mi-STAR (Michigan Science Teaching and Assessment Reform project) has received state and national recognition as a strategic STEM education program that ensures a good return on investment.



The Michigan Department of Education and Change the Equation STEMworks has announced  that they have added Mi-STAR to the STEMworks national database.
Mi-STAR is a partnership of universities, school districts and professional societies—led by Michigan Technological University—that is working together to develop new curriculum, assessments and professional learning programs to support teachers who are implementing the new Michigan Science Standards. Mi-STAR’s work is made possible by a donation from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.
STEMworks is an online tool that lists STEM programs that meet high standards of excellence, including success in capacity to meet critical need, sustainability, scalability, partnerships and rigorous evaluation. Programs must also offer challenging STEM content, incorporate hands-on practices, inspire interest in STEM and address the special needs of girls and students of color.
A Model for Science Education
“In just under three years, the Mi-STAR team created something entirely new,” said Jackie Huntoon, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Michigan Tech. “No one had done this work before—when the team started working there were no models to follow. The recognition the team has just received, as well as positive impact






Middle-school students learn science the Mi-STAR way.



Mi-STAR is having on students and teachers, is a reflection of the commitment and passion of the Mi-STAR team. This work as incredibly important—it has the potential to transform students’ lives. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to be affiliated with this effort.” 
Huntoon, a member of the Mi-STAR management team, was a founder of the STEM teaching project.
Being included in the STEMworks database can serve as a prequalification for future funding, Huntoon said.  In 2016, $1,000,000 was appropriated to ...

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