This is a newsletter of the METS Coalition, a group of business education and community leaders,working together to improve student performance in math, engineering, technology and science.
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Richard Wallace Emerson Industrial Motors St. Louis Region Technical Advisor FIRST Robotics Competition
"We're not doing this just for the fun of seeing robots run around, what we're after here is to inspire students to careers in science and technology."
Robotics competition gets Missouri students excited about science
Missouri students are being exposed to science and engineering through an international robotics program. The FIRST Robotics Competition melds scientific competition and cooperation with a fun atmosphere. Teams from around Missouri, including this team from Parkway South
High School recently competed in regional events held in arenas in St. Louis and Kansas City. The FIRST program aims to celebrate academic and scientific success much in the way high school sports are currently celebrated.
Legislators see METS education in action at New Franklin R-I
METS-backed funding has helped schools like New Franklin R-I incorporate new technology. The technology and related training have changed the way the school's 440 students learn as well as alter how the school's educators teach.
Alternative certification legislation could help fill math and science teacher shortages
Facing a shortfall of qualified math and science educators, Missouri lawmakers are exploring a way to allow experienced professionals to more easily become teachers through the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence.
House reinstates some METS funding; METS Coalition hopeful Senate can find more dollars
Halfway through the Missouri budget process, the funding for METS stands at $1.5 million. While far less than the governor's proposed budget, it is an improvement after a House committee had completely eliminated METS funding.
METS summits bring together business leaders and educators
The Governor’s Business-Education summits are coming regions across Missouri this spring to forge effective partnerships between businesses and educators to raise awareness and action around education and workforce issues.
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