Policy Makers
Positioning Ohio to be globally competitive requires an intense and strategic focus on innovative approaches to education that help us nurture and grow our own talent. It is critical that Ohio prepare skilled, knowledgeable citizens who are ready to compete, ready to succeed in college and the workplace, and ready to thrive as lifelong learners in a “flat” world where competition for jobs, investment and opportunity is global – and fierce.
STEM is an innovative approach to education. Its goal is to prepare students who are innovators, inventors, critical thinkers, collaborators and problem-solvers – students who are ready to succeed in college, career and life. Rigorous STEM education coupled with the partnership of PreK-12 educators, higher education and business partners ensures that Ohio is well positioned to be competitive in a globalized economy.
The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) is designed to connect, share, and build upon STEM-education initiatives across Ohio, creating a borderless education network. And that means policymakers like you can engage in the regional, state and national STEM discussion, share your voice and learn first-hand what your constituents have to say about STEM.
Below are some helpful resources for policymaker engagement. For additional assistance please contact the Ohio Business Alliance for Higher Education and the Economy (BAHEE) at 614-228-6084.
State STEM Landscape
The State of Ohio is committed to the public-private partnership that is driving STEM education. As a testament to this commitment, state leaders have dedicated more than $200 million over two-years to high-quality STEM-related education initiatives that span the P-20 education pipeline. Learn more
Ohio Partnership for Continued Learning
Ohio Board of Regents
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Business Roundtable
Ohio Business Alliance for Higher Education and the Economy
