Community Involvement in Math and Science Education
The Science & Technology Working Group of the San Diego Foundation created the report with the assistance of the local nonprofit Building Engineering & Science Talent (BEST). As high-tech industry organizations, these authors encourage greater and more organized community involvement and investment in K-12 schools.
"Because math and science skills are a crucial indicator of workforce talent, we simply cannot afford to fall behind in math and science education," said Barbara Sawrey, incoming chair of the Science & Technology Working Group of The San Diego Foundation and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education at the University of California, San Diego. "Before we can close the achievement gap in our schools, we have to close the resource gap. With this report, we wanted to shine a bright light on the need for strategic philanthropy and call for greater community alignment around programs that work."
With the release of the report, the Foundation launched an expanded Science & Technology section of its Web site to serve as a resource for companies and individuals interested in making an investment in the human capital of the San Diego area. In the coming months, the Science & Technology Working Group is forming a Community Leadership Council to spearhead the next phase of support for K-12 math and science education. In the last five years, The San Diego Foundation has provided $5 million in grants and science scholarships to support the region's science and technology community, including $2 million to improve K-12 education for our children.
What's Working report, What's Working executive summary
Source: San Diego Foundation press release, The San Diego Foundation Releases Report On 'What's Working' in San Diego's K-12 Math and Science Education
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