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The T-STEM project is under the umbrella of the larger Texas High School Project (THSP), which has the objective of growing graduation ...

In July 2006 grants of $9 million were given to Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) academics of the Texas Schools. The grants will go to the creation of 12 new academies and centers in the Texas Schools. T-STEM is a system that gives $71 million to various math and science projects at secondary Texas Schools.

The T-STEM project is beneath the umbrella of the larger Texas High School Project (THSP), which has the objective of increasing graduation and enrollment rates in public Texas Schools. The THSP is funded by both public and private funds in the amount of $261 million. Its partners include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the Workplace of the Governor and others.

Why Fund Math & Science in the Texas Schools?

Concerns that both Texas Schools and American students in common are falling behind in the areas of math and science have improved greatly with current technology. Federal mandates from the No Kid Left Behind (NCLB) Act have also added to pressure for Texas Schools to enhance academic performance of its students in these places. Finally, awareness of an increasing achievement gap in between races and economic levels has prompted Texas Schools to make these modifications.

According to Texas Governor Rick Perry, The T-STEM initiative focuses our efforts exactly where they are necessary most- in locations exactly where there are a high quantity of disadvantaged students who are too usually left in the shadows of opportunity. This initiative will help us close the science and math gap that exists in our schools nowadays prior to it becomes a salary gap for tomorrows workers, and an opportunity gap for Texas families.

Techniques For Assistance and Instruction in the Texas Schools

Funds from both the THSP and T-STEM will offer resources, instructional strategies, and innovative approaches to better educate students at Texas Schools in math and science associated places. THSP funds are devoted to generating new and redesigned Texas high schools, coaching teachers, and preparing students for college. The development of 5 new T-Stem centers will give instructional supplies to the schools, offer training to school educators, and evaluate greatest practices that can be recreated in other Texas Schools.

Charter schools, small schools, and a YES College Preparatory Academy will be funded with the three implementation grants awarded to Texas Schools to open T-STEM academies. Four start off-up grants have been provided that will give $480,000 to 4 new academies that will open in fall of 2007. Educators and Administrators of Texas Schools are hopeful that the launch of the T-STEM programs in 2007 will reverse the trend of the growing achievement gap. [walnut creek montessori]