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Building Pennsylvania’s STEM Educator Workforce
A statewide initiative advancing regional collaboration, equity-driven systems, and sustainable pathways for recruiting, preparing, and retaining math and science educators across Pennsylvania.
Addressing Pennsylvania’s STEM Teacher Shortage
Over the last decade, Pennsylvania has experienced a steady decline in newly certified STEM educators, creating long-term challenges for schools and students across the state.
These shortages not only affect classroom instruction, but also limit access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities and weaken the future workforce pipeline.
The need for diverse, well-prepared, and supported STEM educators has never been more urgent.
Our Mission
To dramatically increase the number of math and Science teachers through coordinated leadership, cross-sector partnerships and evidence-based strategies using a regional center pipeline model.
We do this by:
1. Building a cohesive statewide strategy for recruiting, preparing, supporting, and retaining STEM educators.
2. Developing regional STEM educator talent development centers that engage all sectors of the STEM Ecosystems
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A Regional Ecosystems Approach
Teach STEM in PA strengthens the STEM educator workforce through collaboration, regional leadership, and sustainable talent development strategies.
Regional Leadership
Building locally driven STEM educator pipelines through coordinated regional hubs across Pennsylvania.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Connecting education, industry, community organizations, and state partners to strengthen STEM teacher development.
Equity-Driven Strategy
Expanding access, representation, and opportunity within the math and science educator workforce.
Talent Development
Supporting recruitment, preparation, mentorship, and long-term retention of STEM educators.
Statewide Network Structure
Teach STEM in PA will establish six regional STEM Educator Talent Development Hubs aligned to Pennsylvania’s education and workforce ecosystems.
Northwest
Strengthening regional collaboration to expand access to STEM educator pathways across Northwest Pennsylvania.
EPIC, CSB2, Central Susquehanna, Engine of Central PA*
Southwest
Building partnerships to recruit, prepare, and support STEM educators in urban and surrounding districts.
NEPA, SHINE on PA, Berks STEM Connection
Central
Coordinating statewide STEM educator development strategies across central Pennsylvania regions.
NWPA
South Central
Expanding equitable access to STEM teacher pipelines through school and community partnerships.
FrAY • Lancaster STEM Alliance • Engine of Central PA*
Southeast
Supporting diverse educator recruitment, preparation, and retention in high-need urban school systems.
PA SEED, Philadelphia
Northeast
Advancing regional STEM educator workforce through collaboration and community-driven solutions.
Remake Learning • ABC
Expected Outcomes
The Teach STEM in PA initiative is designed to create measurable, sustainable improvements in Pennsylvania’s STEM educator workforce.
Sustainable Ecosystems
Sustainable regional ecosystems supporting long-term STEM talent development
Increased Teachers
Increased numbers of certified math and science teachers entering the workforce
Increased Retention
Stronger support systems leading to higher retention of early-career STEM educators.
Workforce Diversity
Expanded racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity within the STEM educator workforce.
System Alignment
Stronger alignment between K–12 education, higher education, and workforce development systems.