SUMMARY OF THE 2018 WHITE HOUSE STATE- FEDERAL STEM EDUCATION SUMMIT

Background

Focus on Science， Technology， Engineering， and Mathematics （STEM） Education， including Computer Science， is of paramount importance to America’s future workforce and is the foundation to develop the necessary skills for the jobs that will allow the United States to continue to remain the global leader in today’s competitive landscape.

The Trump Administration has prioritized STEM Education by highlighting key goals that are both transparent and achievable. By forging stronger connections for students between the worlds of education and work; focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship; integrating computer science principals; and improving access to STEM programs for all Americans， including women， minorities， persons with disabilities， and people in rural areas， the Trump Administration has underscored the importance of STEM Education to the development of the future American workforce.

The Trump Administration is committed to bettering the Nation’s STEM Education agenda， as will be reflected in the upcoming 2018-2023 Plan so that States will be well-equipped to prepare future generations for the jobs of the future.

Key Takeaways from the Summit

Forging stronger connections for students between education and work. Work-based learning for students in STEM K-20 Education， including apprenticeships， internships， cooperative education， and mentorships， is possible through the external partnerships that support school and workplace collaboration. These partnerships may involve the certification and credentialing of programs at the K-20 levels and beyond. Attendees discussed ways to unite stakeholders across communities and regions to promote STEM careers supporting economic development in the Skilled Technical Workforce sphere and beyond.

Focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. Preparing today’s learners for the jobs of the future and empowering America’s workforce is an imperative at the forefront of the Trump Administration’s agenda. Attendees discussed strategies and methods to engage all Americans in cutting-edge programs that focus on innovative ways to encourage entrepreneurship for future generations.

Integrating Computer Science principals across the educational experience. On September 25， 2017， President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to allocate at least $200 million to STEM Education and Computer Science programs. Attendees discussed how to integrate Computer Science education into classrooms across the Nation to better prepare today’s learners for the jobs of tomorrow.

Improving access of STEM programs for all Americans. STEM Education is inclusive. By working to improve access to STEM programs for underrepresented and underserved groups， America can close the labor gap that persists between good jobs and qualified workers. We must ensure that all of today’s learners， from curious Kindergartners to re-skilling retirees， have access to high-quality STEM and Computer Science courses. Attendees discussed opportunities to harness the talent and full potential of students， educators， and advocates by prioritizing high-quality educational programs and relevant postsecondary education to achieve goals and turn dreams into realities.

Next Steps and Conclusion

In accordance with the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010， the 2018-2023 Plan will provide the strategy for implementing STEM Education across the United States. This plan will provide short and long term goals， and specify the approaches Federal agencies will use to validate and ensure the efficacy of their respective STEM Education programs. This plan will support Americans preparing for jobs of the future and advance innovative job training programs.

The Trump Administration will continue to advocate for STEM Education across the Nation and looks forward to continuing collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the United States remains the world leader in science， technology， engineering， mathematics， and to ensure economic prosperity for generations to come.

譯文

背景

專注于科學、技術、工程和數學（即STEM）教育，包括計算機科學，對美國未來的勞動力來說是至關重要的，也是發展必要技能的基礎，這些技能將使美國在當今競爭環境中繼續保持全球領先地位。

特朗普政府通過強調透明和可實現的關鍵目標，將STEM教育列為優先事項。通過在教育和工作領域為學生建立更牢固的聯系，注重創新和創業，將計算機科學整合到STEM教育中以及改善包括婦女、少數民族、殘疾人和農村地區居民等范圍的所有美國人的STEM計劃，特朗普政府強調了STEM教育對未來美國勞動力發展的重要性。

特朗普政府致力于改善國家的STEM教育議程，這將反映在即將出臺的2018—2023年計劃中，從而使幾代人為未來的工作做好充分的準備。

峰會的四個重點

●在教育和工作之間建立更牢固的聯系

學校、工作場所以及更廣泛的社區之間的協作支持，為K-20階段的學生提供了基于工作的學習，包括學徒、實習、聯合培養等。這些協作關系可能涉及K-20及以上級別項目的認證。與會者討論了如何團結社區和地區的利益相關者、增進STEM職業教育以及支持技術勞動領域和其他領域的經濟發展。

●注重創新和創業

在特朗普政府的議程中，當務之急是讓今天的學習者為未來的工作做好準備，并增強美國勞動力的能力。與會者討論了讓所有美國人參與尖端項目的戰略和方法，這些項目側重于通過創新的方式鼓勵后代創業。

●將計算機科學整合到STEM教育中

2017年9月25日，特朗普總統簽署了一份總統備忘錄，向STEM教育和計算機科學教育每年撥款至少2億美元。與會者討論了如何將計算機科學教育整合到全國的教室中，以便讓今天的學生更好地為未來的工作做好準備。

●改善所有美國人的STEM計劃

STEM教育具有包容性。通過努力改善就業機會不足和服務不足的群體獲得STEM項目的機會，美國可以縮小好工作和合格工人之間持續存在的勞動力差距。我們必須確保今天所有的學習者，從好奇摸索的幼兒園學習者到重新掌握技能的退休人員，都可以獲得高質量的STEM和計算機科學課程。與會者討論了利用學生、教育者和倡導者的天賦和全部潛力的機會，將高質量的教育項目和相關的高等教育列為優先事項，以實現目標，將夢想變成現實。

下一步舉措以及結論

根據2010年的《美國競爭再授權法案》，2018—2023年計劃將提供在全美實施STEM教育的戰略。該計劃將提供短期和長期目標，并明確聯邦機構將使用哪些方法來驗證和確保各自STEM教育項目的有效性。同時，該計劃將支持美國人為未來的工作做好準備，并推進創新的工作培訓項目。

特朗普政府將繼續在全國范圍內倡導STEM教育，并期待繼續與利益攸關方合作，以確保美國在科學、技術、工程、數學領域保持世界領先地位，確保未來幾代人的經濟繁榮。