The U.S. News and World Report – Allie Bidwell
“It’s not enough to just bring STEM education into the classroom each day — learning takes place outside of school, too. By bringing together educators, administrators, businesses and community organizations, leaders can create a “STEM Ecosystem” that helps students learn after school and in their local communities, experts said during the U.S. News STEM Solutions conference in San Diego on Tuesday. The panelists included leaders from foundations, educational institutions and community programs. Katherine Bihr, vice president of programs and education for the Tiger Woods Foundation; Jeff Hittenberger, chief academic officer of the Orange County Department of Education; and Lucy Santana-Ornelas, chief executive officer of Girls Inc. of Orange County, participated in the panel discussion titled “OC STEM: An Exosystem Approach Optimizing STEM Learning for All.” Gerald Solomon, executive director of the Samueli Foundation, moderated the discussion. Below are key takeaways from the panel.”(more)