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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, supporting, 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 has established six regional STEM Educator Talent Development Hubs aligned to the geography of the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystems and Intermediate Units.
Northwest
NWPA STEM Ecosystem
IUs - 4, 5, & 6
Southwest
ABC Create
Remake Learning STE(A)M Ecosystem
IUs - 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 27, & 28
North Central
EPIC STEM Ecosystem
Engine of Central PA*
IUs - 9 & 17
South Central
Capital Area Partnership for STEM
CSB2 STEM Ecosystem
Engine of Central PA*
FrAY Ecosystem
IUs - 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 15
Southeast
Berks STEM Connection Ecosystem
Lancaster STEM Alliance
PA SEED STEM Ecosystem
Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem
IUs - 13, 14, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26
Northeast
Central Susquehanna STEM Ecosystem
NEPA STEM Ecosystem
SHINE on PA STEM Ecosystem
IUs - 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, & 29
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
Increase in Candidates
Increased numbers of certified math and science teachers entering the workforce
An Educator "Net Gain"
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