Arizona STEM Network

The Arizona STEM Network is a first-of-its-kind strategic effort to help transform Arizona’s educational system for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Our STEM Network harnesses the power of community by providing educators, donors and business leaders with the structure, tools and resources needed to measure performance and make a real difference for students across the state.

The Arizona STEM Network's five-year plan, announced February 28, 2012, and led by SFAz, will leverage effective education practices and teaching advances including the state-adopted, internationally benchmarked Common Core Standards. The plan’s driving force is to help Arizona children be successful in school, careers and life.

The plan focuses on four strategic areas:

• Integrate STEM learning into Arizona schools and districts
• Develop and deploy a predictive analytics system to measure impacts
• Strengthen teacher effectiveness in STEM teaching
• Create opportunities for the private business sector to meaningfully engage with schools