Unique Partnership Seeks to Increase and Retain K-12 STEM Teachers in the State (University of ...

(Source: University of New Hampshire) DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire and Albany International Corp. have joined forces to increase the number of K-12 teachers in the state with strong knowledge in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), launching a pilot program in the Rochester schools and advancing a statewide initiative to meet the needs of businesses for a skilled workforce. Albany International Corp.'s grant of $300,000 over three years will support the hiring of a master teacher to lead the STEM Teachers Collaborative, focusing on increasing K-12 teachers' expertise in STEM fields and extending the impact of STEM teachers to more students...