Review of STEM in State Early Learning Guidelines

STEMIE reviewed states’ early learning guidelines to better understand how and the extent to which science, technology, and engineering are addressed. In this session, we will describe how our review was performed, key initial findings, considerations, and next steps. Presenters: Ann Sam, Kellen Reid, Hsiu-Wen Yang, Jessica Amsbary, STEMIE Center, FPG Child Development Institute

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Engineering and technology

Engineering and technology are there, but they are hidden within established domains. Is the goal to create more focus or to integrate in the future.

Yes - great question Jacki! I

Yes - great question Jacki! I think the goal is really to recognize and officially "label" those guidlines that do encompass engineering and technology AS engineering and technology so that our early childhood professionals are more aware of and intentional about their integrating STEM learning experiences in their early learning environments.