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Teacher Quality Partnership Grants
The Department published a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program, which will award $35 million to bolster teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate or "fifth-year" level (Pre-Baccalaureate Models), as well as teaching residency programs for individuals new to teaching that integrate relevant academic content and meaningful clinical experience (Residency Models). There are four absolute priorities, four competitive priorities (which includes promoting equity in student access to educational resources and opportunities, including out of school time settings, STEM, and computer science coursework) and one invitational priority. Eligible applicants must be partnerships that include a high need local education agency (LEA) and an institute of higher education (IHE). Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit a notice of intent to apply by March 28, 2022. Applications are due April 26, 2022.
Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Grants
The Department released the FY 2022 Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program (Javits). The program will award up to $6.6 million in new grants for five-year projects that support evidence-based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities that enhance elementary and secondary schools' capacity to identify gifted and talented students and meet their unique educational needs. A major emphasis of the program is on identifying and serving students traditionally underrepresented in gifted and talented programs. There are three competitive preference priorities, including promoting equity in student access to educational resources and opportunities, including out of school time settings, STEM, and computer science coursework. Applicants must be one or more of the following: (1) State educational agency; (2) Local educational agency; (3) Bureau of Indian Education; (4) IHE; (5) Other public agency; or (6) Other private agency or organization. Applications are due April 4, 2022.
Education Innovation & Research Grant Information Session
Are you interested in learning more about potential grant opportunities to support your STEM intervention through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program? Is your organization considering applying in FY 2022? If so, please join us for the EIR 101 Webinar on March 24, 2022, 3:00-4:00 PM EST. Click here to join the meeting or call in (audio only) +1 202-991-0393,,417257479#, conference ID: 417 257 479#. General program information is available on the EIR Program Website. Questions may be submitted to eir@ed.gov.
Diversifying the Teacher Workforce: An IES Blog
Research identifies the benefits for Black and Hispanic students to have access to teachers of the same-race and ethnicity. In this Institute of Education Sciences (IES) blog, researcher Dr. David Blazar discusses his recently awarded IES project that aims to advance the literature base on how school systems can recruit more Black teachers.
IES Offers Research Methods Training Programs
IES is hosting four research methods training workshops this summer for current education researchers to expand and upgrade their methodological skills. Applications deadlines fall between March 18 and April 15, 2022. Visit each link for more details:
New Fact Sheet for Career and Technical Education
As schools help students address lost instructional time, high-quality CTE programs can be a powerful tool to boost student engagement and on-time graduation. So, the Department released a new fact sheet highlighting ways states and school districts are using American Rescue Plan funds to reengage students and enhance academic learning by expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. And this Homeroom blog post for students, families and educators details how CTE programs are preparing students for in-demand career pathways by providing opportunities for hands-on experiences and instructional time.
 Register Today
March 25, 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET – Science: Call to Action
Register here.
The Call to Action for Science Education issued by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics seeks to advance science education programs and instruction in K-12 and postsecondary institutions in ways that will prepare students to face the global challenges of the future, both as engaged participants in society and as future STEM professionals. Join us as we look at how the report’s recommendations are being implemented across the country.
Mark Your Calendar
April 26, 2022 – Learning with NASA is a Blast
May 2022 – STEM Family Engagement
Recent Archives
February 24, 2022 – Rural STEM Education: Opportunities, Obstacles and Resources
January 19, 2022 – Think Globally, Teach Locally (resources from EPA)
December 9, 2021 - – Environmental Literacy (resources from NOAA)
November 30, 2021 – Energizing STEM (resources from Energy)
All STEM briefings and webinars are archived here.
White House Recognizes Women’s History Month
President Biden designated March 2022 as Women’s History Month and highlighted the establishment the first White House Gender Policy Council to advance gender equity across the Federal government and released the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.
If/Then She Can Exhibit
In conjunction with their Women’s Futures Month, the Smithsonian Institution (SI) opened the #IfThenSheCan Exhibit that features 120 life-size 3D-printed statues of a diverse coalition of women STEM innovators and role models leading a variety of fields (e.g., protecting wildlife, discovering galaxies, building YouTube’s platform, trying to cure cancer.) Learn more about the featured STEM ambassadors.
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CDC Museum Offers Numerous STEM Programs and Resources
The David J. Sencer Centers for Disease Control Museum Public Health Academy (CDCM PHA) is a STEM-based educational program that offers both in-person and online learning experiences, including the 2022 summer in-person CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp, and online courses like the Public Health Academy Online Summer Course for high school students. Applications are due April 1, 2022
The CDC Museum also offers:
Celebrate World Quantum Day
World Quantum Day is April 14, 2022, and the National Quantum Initiative has developed numerous educator resources for you to use. The Q12 Education Partnership offers information about Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) careers, QuanTime educational activities, and a draft K-12 learning framework.
NOAA Survey on Utility of Their Resources
NOAA recognizes that educators and students are using more live and on demand multimedia content to learn about ocean, atmospheric, climate, and related STEM topics, and to access education and pedagogic resources and training. In developing multimedia and distance learning materials that convey NOAA’s science, service and stewardship, NOAA must ensure that these resources meet the needs of educators and students across the United States. To achieve this goal, NOAA seeks your input via this 5 minute anonymous survey.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an updated framework for understanding and responding to the risks and impacts of COVID-19 in communities. The CDC now recommends masking for schools, early care centers, and school transportation in areas where the COVID-19 community level is high. Previously, universal masking was recommended for all education settings.
These new guidelines reflect the latest data and evolving science surrounding the virus, with COVID-19 community levels that account for severity of disease and the capacity of the health care system to respond. The nation is now in a better position to fight the virus, including preventing medically significant illness, minimizing the burden on the health care system, and protecting the most vulnerable through vaccines, treatments, and prevention (Secretary Cardona’s statement and letter and CDC telebriefing).
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