We stand at a critical moment in efforts to develop a globally competitive STEM workforce. Since the roots of that workforce lie in K-12 education, Change the Equation, a coalition of major companies, work collectively through their philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that all high school graduates are STEM literate. Decisions on which programs to fund and which policies to support are grounded in research to help ensure the greatest outcomes. Now in its fourth year of operation, CTEq is pleased to describe what’s working and what needs attention.

Linda Rosen, the CEO of Change the Equation, works at the intersection of business and education to ensure that all students are STEM literate by collaborating with schools, communities, and states to adopt and implement excellent STEM policies and programs.