Developing STEM Academies Through the STEM Academy Measurement Tool
Authors: Tracy Irish, Susan Blunck, Anne Spence

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1. Context of the Work
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3. Design, Data & Analysis
4. Results
5. Conclusions
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This research presentation will provide insight into national concerns in STEM education utilizing systemic reform efforts by examining how a set of K-12 schools (STEM Academies) are transformed into professional learning communities (PLC) with a focus on STEM education. The concept of a STEM Academy, as a focused professional learning community, emphasizes the development of a STEM culture where professional discourse and efforts are focused on STEM student-driven activities and on fostering a collaborative learning community. The STEM Academies discussed in this research presentation have used the STEM Academy Measurement Tool and Rubric to aid them in the Academy building process.