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Wed, Jul 18 2012 14:50:32

#WHChat: STEM Master Teacher Corps

Kumar Garg, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Steve Robinson, Domestic Policy Council took to Twitter to answer questions about the President's plan to create a national Science, Math, Technology & Engineering (STEM) Master Teacher Corps.

  1. #WHChat happening now: #STEM Teaching Corps w @WhiteHouseOSTP's Kumar Garg & DPC's Steve Robinson wh.gov/xg99 http://pic.twitter.com/GdVuPJhM
    White House Live@WHLive
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    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:41:43
  2. whitehouseostp
    OSTP@whitehouseostp
    Hi, it's Kumar here. Ready to take your questions on STEM Corps. We had a great conversation with teachers earlier today. Ask w #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:04:26
  3. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    Here answering your STEM & Education questions! -Steve #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:04:51
  4. KimberleeSD
    Kim Richards@KimberleeSD
    #WHChat The arts & creativity play an incredibly important role in STEM education. How about broadening the effort to STEAM?
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 09:37:43
  5. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@KimberleeSD The President realizes the importance of a complete & competitive education w/ arts as essential: pcah.gov/education #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:04:06
  6. KaitlynHood
    Kaitlyn Hood@KaitlynHood
    How do elementary science teachers fit into this new initiative? #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 10:46:51
  7. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@KaitlynHood Important to engage students early. We want to ensure Elementary teachers are also involved. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:06:34
  8. ktvee
    Krissy Venosdale@ktvee
    @whitehouseostp Is this program going to promote real learning over testing? Our students are starving for authentic #STEM content. #Whchat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:06:11
  9. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@ktvee Master Teachers understand importance of deep learning over teaching to the test. It will important for Corp to recognize this.
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:09:54
  10. HarperYi
    Harper Yi@HarperYi
    @whitehouseostp #WHChat how do you plan to encourage girls to pursue #STEM careers? #closethegendergap
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 10:22:56
  11. whitehouseostp
    OSTP@whitehouseostp
    .@HarperYi As father of two daughters, big priority for President. STEM Master Corps will get kids excited, esp girls. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:08:24
  12. c_stanford
    Carrie Murray@c_stanford
    #whchat- how will the effectiveness of the mt corp be assessed?
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:10:27
  13. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@c_stanford We'll be talking to educators as we design the Corp & metrics for effectiveness must be considered in the design. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:14:42
  14. stardiverr
    Luann Lee@stardiverr
    How could a district express interest? #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:04:52
  15. whitehouseostp
    OSTP@whitehouseostp
    .@stardiverr Yes, interested districts can apply right now. District competition open till July27. $100M STEM priority www2.ed.gov/programs/teach…
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:16:21
  16. EdLabGroup
    EdLab Group@EdLabGroup
    RT @pltwky: @WHLive Where is link to criteria, application & selection process, scoring rubric, schedule, & other info? #whchat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:11:03
  17. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@pltwky Details and design are still being considered. Stay tuned: whitehouse.gov/ostp #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:16:31
  18. stardiverr
    Luann Lee@stardiverr
    @whlive when will this go before the house and senate? #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:14:43
  19. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@stardiverr This proposal is in the President's in FY13 budget, so we look forward to working with Congress on this. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:19:54
  20. azk12
    Arizona K12 Center@azk12
    @WHLive Will you be looking to our nation's NBCTs to be a part of this initiative? #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:14:48
  21. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@azk12 We will be looking for great #STEM educators everywhere across America. NBCT included. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:22:12
  22. Harrell_STEM
    Mark Harrell@Harrell_STEM
    #WHChat - Does this money exist or just wishful thinking? @WHLive
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:18:21
  23. whitehouseostp
    OSTP@whitehouseostp
    .@Harrell_STEM We are starting with $100M now with Teacher Incentive Fund competition. For full funding of $1B, we need Congress #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:24:03
  24. bnuebel
    Ben Nuebel@bnuebel
    #WHChat The press release talks about science & math teachers. Will Tech & Eng teachers be included? @ITEEA
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:19:02
  25. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@bnuebel Yes! Science, Math, Technology & Engineering are all important for our students and for our nation. #WHChat
    Wed, Jul 18 2012 13:24:21

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