2022 ANNUAL REPORT

LETTERFROM THE BOARD CHAIR

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MARY SNAPP

I am grateful that my parents instilled in me a love for learning and a discipline to pursue postsecondary education. I knew that in my rural midwestern town, where the focus was agriculture, not many had the same opportunity as I did. I was fortunate to channel their support into a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas, and later a law degree from Michigan. Now in Washington state, many years later, I still see the barriers for many students in our state, and the pressing need for STEM literacy and education beyond high school.

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2022

HIGHLIGHTS

engaged 41 business champions

Partnered with the Washington State Department of Commerce and regional network partners to engage 41 business champions who committed to providing better access to child care options through family-friendly employee policies.

created data dashboards and interactive maps

Created data dashboards and interactive maps in partnership with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to help inform early learning planning at local, state, and regional levels.

Co-led the implementation and scaling of Career Connect Washington

Co-led the implementation and scaling of Career Connect Washington (CCW), a statewide initiative committed to creating work-based learning programs that launch students into careers via college, apprenticeships, and other postsecondary credential programs.

Co-designed Story Time STEAM en Acción/in Action

Co-designed Story Time STEAM en Acción/in Action in close partnership with BIPOC librarians from the Central Puget Sound region (King and Pierce counties) to create culturally responsive strategies to share math concepts through story time.

supported STEM education for young Black and Brown early learning scholars

Launched the Central Puget Sound Village STEAM Council (The Council), focused on supporting STEM education for young Black and Brown early learning scholars throughout the Central Puget Sound region.

PUBLISHED HIGH SCHOOL TO POSTSECONDARY: IMPROVING OUTCOMES THROUGH INCLUSIVE SCHOOL-BASED INQUIRY

Published High School to Postsecondary: Improving Outcomes through Inclusive School-based Inquiry, revealing that 88% of students surveyed aspired to pursue education beyond high school.

Reached 2,346 early educators and families with math-specific programming

Reached 2,346 early educators and families with math-specific programming, resources, and professional development, increasing their knowledge and confidence in engaging in math learning with young children.

supporting 70+ school districts

Worked to increase equity in K-12 science education through the Washington State LASER Program, supporting 70+ school districts through culturally relevant STEM education strategic planning, implementation support, and connections with various STEM initiatives and programs.

helped pass HB 1867

Co-authored and helped pass HB 1867, legislation that requires dual-credit data reporting, including course completion and successful transcription of credit, and ensures all measures are available by race, income, gender, geography, and other demographics.

Honored Representative Dave Paul

Honored Representative Dave Paul, primary sponsor of HB 1867: Dual Credit Program Data, as the 2022 Legislator of the Year for his strong leadership and efforts to increase access to Dual Credit.

STORIES OF CHANGE
High School to Postsecondary (H2P) – Students have BIG aspirations!
2022 saw the culmination of a three-year project at Washington STEM that looked at student enrollment in dual credit courses, student aspirations for after high school as well as teachers’ and administrators’ perceptions. Students surveyed showed that 88% of students aspire to pursue postsecondary credentials, post-high school. The report, High School to Postsecondary: Improving Outcomes through Inclusive School-based Inquiry, was released in November and is the jumping off point for expanding this research into 26 more schools across the state in the coming year.
Early Learning—En Acción—New ways to cultivate math lovers
Story Time STEAM in Action / En Acción is a new project (inspired by Story Time STEM). It is designed to foster authentic, community-centered, shared reading experiences that encourage young readers to explore STEAM concepts during story time. This community-led project reflects the opportunity for Black, Indigenous and Latinx librarians to co-design story time with their culture, their language, and their community-based values at the forefront.

Dr. Sabine Thomas is Director of Central Puget Sound Region and is leading this project. “We hope that through the magic of storytelling, Story Time STEAM in Action / en Acción illuminates the minds of our young Black and Brown scholars and fosters their identity as scientists and mathematicians,” she said.
Dual Credit Legislation passed
A big moment in 2022 was the passage of Dual Credit legislation to support courses and programs that help high school students take college level courses. This prepares them for higher education AND saves money. But our research showed that schools had little information about who was taking these courses—and who was not. This new legislation requires schools to track and report on students’ geographical location, income level, race, gender and other factors. This broader data will empower schools to help students overcome barriers to postsecondary college and career goals.
Rising Stars shine bright at Summit
As their names rang out in the crowded banquet hall, eleven high school students–our 2022 Rising Star awardees–rose to their feet. Each of these young women journeyed from around the state to tour Microsoft’s campus in Redmond and be recognized at our annual Summit luncheon.

“Washington STEM keeps equity and young people at the center of everything they do. They have been a critical thought partner and co-creator of the framework, approach, and implementation strategy for Career Connect Washington—work that has led to a 30% growth in enrollment of equitable, work and education integrated paid experiences for young people under age 30.”

Maud Daudon

Career Connect Washington

2022 REGIONAL NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS

NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Math Anywhere
The NW Washington STEM Network expanded the resources of Math Anywhere, a community-based project that uses games and activities to build positive math experiences. To support this project, the Network created five professional development training videos, delivering an early math curriculum to teachers locally, also available to educators across the state.
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Snohomish STEM Network
program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
program highlight: STEM Café
The West Sound STEM Network offered over ten professional development opportunities for teachers through their STEM Café series. Many of the sessions focused on informing teachers about career pathways available for students, such as healthcare, energy, construction, and cybersecurity.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
Program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Early Learning Institute at 2022 NCESD STEM Summit
The Apple STEM Network hosted an Early Learning Institute at the 2022 North Central Educational Service District STEM Summit in August. Over 500 educators from formal, informal, and caregiver communities attended 17 early learning sessions, including a keynote address on the importance of play in early math. Sessions were conducted in Spanish and English over three days.
×
CAREER CONNECT NORTHEAST
Career connected learning website
Career Connect Northeast launched a website for students, educators, families, and business partners that highlights regional STEM education and employment. The website includes an events page where local partners share career-focused learning opportunities for students in high-demand industries like aerospace, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Zeno Math
The Tacoma STEAM Network, in partnership with Zeno Math, engaged four classrooms (approximately 120 kids) in a three-month series of math-based games. The Network also hosted its first in-person Math Family Party, giving families the opportunity to engage in math activities in an open and playful environment.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
Program highlight: Early Math Partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries
The Capital STEM Alliance partnered with Timberland Regional Libraries to provide early math resources for 370 caregivers to young children in rural and underserved communities. The Network also partnered with WestEd Research to collect data on how the materials were used, which will help determine progress on students’ math readiness scores.
×
South Central Washington STEM Network
Program highlight: Live Here, Work Here
The South Central Washington STEM Network produced Live Here, Work Here, a video series for middle and high school students highlighting regional career pathways. The series showcased a diverse representation of professionals who reflect the demographics of the community’s youth. The first six videos in this series, featuring local businesses and organizations, were created by interns from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
Program highlight : Career pathways tools
Career Connect Southwest developed five career pathway work groups and tools to bring together counselors, teachers, families, and students as they navigate career pathways. These tools focus on course work, dual credit, and career exploration and prep activities that help students earn the credentials for family-sustaining careers.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network continued to connect K-12 education and career pathways through the Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus initiative. The Initiative provided professional development opportunities for teachers as well as summer camps and STEM curriculum for students, with a focus on underrepresented students from rural communities.
×
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NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Math Anywhere
The NW Washington STEM Network expanded the resources of Math Anywhere, a community-based project that uses games and activities to build positive math experiences. To support this project, the Network created five professional development training videos, delivering an early math curriculum to teachers locally, also available to educators across the state.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
program highlight: STEM Café
The West Sound STEM Network offered over ten professional development opportunities for teachers through their STEM Café series. Many of the sessions focused on informing teachers about career pathways available for students, such as healthcare, energy, construction, and cybersecurity.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
Program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Early Learning Institute at 2022 NCESD STEM Summit
The Apple STEM Network hosted an Early Learning Institute at the 2022 North Central Educational Service District STEM Summit in August. Over 500 educators from formal, informal, and caregiver communities attended 17 early learning sessions, including a keynote address on the importance of play in early math. Sessions were conducted in Spanish and English over three days.
×
CAREER CONNECT NORTHEAST
Career connected learning website
Career Connect Northeast launched a website for students, educators, families, and business partners that highlights regional STEM education and employment. The website includes an events page where local partners share career-focused learning opportunities for students in high-demand industries like aerospace, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Zeno Math
The Tacoma STEAM Network, in partnership with Zeno Math, engaged four classrooms (approximately 120 kids) in a three-month series of math-based games. The Network also hosted its first in-person Math Family Party, giving families the opportunity to engage in math activities in an open and playful environment.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
Program highlight: Early Math Partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries
The Capital STEM Alliance partnered with Timberland Regional Libraries to provide early math resources for 370 caregivers to young children in rural and underserved communities. The Network also partnered with WestEd Research to collect data on how the materials were used, which will help determine progress on students’ math readiness scores.
×
South Central Washington STEM Network
Program highlight: Live Here, Work Here
The South Central Washington STEM Network produced Live Here, Work Here, a video series for middle and high school students highlighting regional career pathways. The series showcased a diverse representation of professionals who reflect the demographics of the community’s youth. The first six videos in this series, featuring local businesses and organizations, were created by interns from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
Program highlight : Career pathways tools
Career Connect Southwest developed five career pathway work groups and tools to bring together counselors, teachers, families, and students as they navigate career pathways. These tools focus on course work, dual credit, and career exploration and prep activities that help students earn the credentials for family-sustaining careers.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network continued to connect K-12 education and career pathways through the Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus initiative. The Initiative provided professional development opportunities for teachers as well as summer camps and STEM curriculum for students, with a focus on underrepresented students from rural communities.
×
northwestwa westsound snohomish apple careernortheast tacoma capitalregion careersouthwest southcentralwa midcolumbia
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Math Anywhere
The NW Washington STEM Network expanded the resources of Math Anywhere, a community-based project that uses games and activities to build positive math experiences. To support this project, the Network created five professional development training videos, delivering an early math curriculum to teachers locally, also available to educators across the state.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
program highlight: STEM Café
The West Sound STEM Network offered over ten professional development opportunities for teachers through their STEM Café series. Many of the sessions focused on informing teachers about career pathways available for students, such as healthcare, energy, construction, and cybersecurity.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
Program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Early Learning Institute at 2022 NCESD STEM Summit
The Apple STEM Network hosted an Early Learning Institute at the 2022 North Central Educational Service District STEM Summit in August. Over 500 educators from formal, informal, and caregiver communities attended 17 early learning sessions, including a keynote address on the importance of play in early math. Sessions were conducted in Spanish and English over three days.
×
CAREER CONNECT NORTHEAST
Career connected learning website
Career Connect Northeast launched a website for students, educators, families, and business partners that highlights regional STEM education and employment. The website includes an events page where local partners share career-focused learning opportunities for students in high-demand industries like aerospace, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Zeno Math
The Tacoma STEAM Network, in partnership with Zeno Math, engaged four classrooms (approximately 120 kids) in a three-month series of math-based games. The Network also hosted its first in-person Math Family Party, giving families the opportunity to engage in math activities in an open and playful environment.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
Program highlight: Early Math Partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries
The Capital STEM Alliance partnered with Timberland Regional Libraries to provide early math resources for 370 caregivers to young children in rural and underserved communities. The Network also partnered with WestEd Research to collect data on how the materials were used, which will help determine progress on students’ math readiness scores.
×
South Central Washington STEM Network
Program highlight: Live Here, Work Here
The South Central Washington STEM Network produced Live Here, Work Here, a video series for middle and high school students highlighting regional career pathways. The series showcased a diverse representation of professionals who reflect the demographics of the community’s youth. The first six videos in this series, featuring local businesses and organizations, were created by interns from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
Program highlight : Career pathways tools
Career Connect Southwest developed five career pathway work groups and tools to bring together counselors, teachers, families, and students as they navigate career pathways. These tools focus on course work, dual credit, and career exploration and prep activities that help students earn the credentials for family-sustaining careers.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network continued to connect K-12 education and career pathways through the Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus initiative. The Initiative provided professional development opportunities for teachers as well as summer camps and STEM curriculum for students, with a focus on underrepresented students from rural communities.
×
northwestwa westsound snohomish apple careernortheast capitalregion tacoma careersouthwest southcentralwa midcolumbia
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Math Anywhere
The NW Washington STEM Network expanded the resources of Math Anywhere, a community-based project that uses games and activities to build positive math experiences. To support this project, the Network created five professional development training videos, delivering an early math curriculum to teachers locally, also available to educators across the state.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
program highlight: STEM Café
The West Sound STEM Network offered over ten professional development opportunities for teachers through their STEM Café series. Many of the sessions focused on informing teachers about career pathways available for students, such as healthcare, energy, construction, and cybersecurity.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
Program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Early Learning Institute at 2022 NCESD STEM Summit
The Apple STEM Network hosted an Early Learning Institute at the 2022 North Central Educational Service District STEM Summit in August. Over 500 educators from formal, informal, and caregiver communities attended 17 early learning sessions, including a keynote address on the importance of play in early math. Sessions were conducted in Spanish and English over three days.
×
CAREER CONNECT NORTHEAST
Career connected learning website
Career Connect Northeast launched a website for students, educators, families, and business partners that highlights regional STEM education and employment. The website includes an events page where local partners share career-focused learning opportunities for students in high-demand industries like aerospace, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Zeno Math
The Tacoma STEAM Network, in partnership with Zeno Math, engaged four classrooms (approximately 120 kids) in a three-month series of math-based games. The Network also hosted its first in-person Math Family Party, giving families the opportunity to engage in math activities in an open and playful environment.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
Program highlight: Early Math Partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries
The Capital STEM Alliance partnered with Timberland Regional Libraries to provide early math resources for 370 caregivers to young children in rural and underserved communities. The Network also partnered with WestEd Research to collect data on how the materials were used, which will help determine progress on students’ math readiness scores.
×
South Central Washington STEM Network
Program highlight: Live Here, Work Here
The South Central Washington STEM Network produced Live Here, Work Here, a video series for middle and high school students highlighting regional career pathways. The series showcased a diverse representation of professionals who reflect the demographics of the community’s youth. The first six videos in this series, featuring local businesses and organizations, were created by interns from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
Program highlight : Career pathways tools
Career Connect Southwest developed five career pathway work groups and tools to bring together counselors, teachers, families, and students as they navigate career pathways. These tools focus on course work, dual credit, and career exploration and prep activities that help students earn the credentials for family-sustaining careers.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network continued to connect K-12 education and career pathways through the Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus initiative. The Initiative provided professional development opportunities for teachers as well as summer camps and STEM curriculum for students, with a focus on underrepresented students from rural communities.
×
northwestwa westsound snohomish apple careernortheast capitalregion tacoma careersouthwest southcentralwa midcolumbia
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Math Anywhere
The NW Washington STEM Network expanded the resources of Math Anywhere, a community-based project that uses games and activities to build positive math experiences. To support this project, the Network created five professional development training videos, delivering an early math curriculum to teachers locally, also available to educators across the state.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
program highlight: STEM Café
The West Sound STEM Network offered over ten professional development opportunities for teachers through their STEM Café series. Many of the sessions focused on informing teachers about career pathways available for students, such as healthcare, energy, construction, and cybersecurity.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
Program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Early Learning Institute at 2022 NCESD STEM Summit
The Apple STEM Network hosted an Early Learning Institute at the 2022 North Central Educational Service District STEM Summit in August. Over 500 educators from formal, informal, and caregiver communities attended 17 early learning sessions, including a keynote address on the importance of play in early math. Sessions were conducted in Spanish and English over three days.
×
CAREER CONNECT NORTHEAST
Career connected learning website
Career Connect Northeast launched a website for students, educators, families, and business partners that highlights regional STEM education and employment. The website includes an events page where local partners share career-focused learning opportunities for students in high-demand industries like aerospace, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Zeno Math
The Tacoma STEAM Network, in partnership with Zeno Math, engaged four classrooms (approximately 120 kids) in a three-month series of math-based games. The Network also hosted its first in-person Math Family Party, giving families the opportunity to engage in math activities in an open and playful environment.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
Program highlight: Early Math Partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries
The Capital STEM Alliance partnered with Timberland Regional Libraries to provide early math resources for 370 caregivers to young children in rural and underserved communities. The Network also partnered with WestEd Research to collect data on how the materials were used, which will help determine progress on students’ math readiness scores.
×
South Central Washington STEM Network
Program highlight: Live Here, Work Here
The South Central Washington STEM Network produced Live Here, Work Here, a video series for middle and high school students highlighting regional career pathways. The series showcased a diverse representation of professionals who reflect the demographics of the community’s youth. The first six videos in this series, featuring local businesses and organizations, were created by interns from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
Program highlight : Career pathways tools
Career Connect Southwest developed five career pathway work groups and tools to bring together counselors, teachers, families, and students as they navigate career pathways. These tools focus on course work, dual credit, and career exploration and prep activities that help students earn the credentials for family-sustaining careers.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network continued to connect K-12 education and career pathways through the Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus initiative. The Initiative provided professional development opportunities for teachers as well as summer camps and STEM curriculum for students, with a focus on underrepresented students from rural communities.
×
northwestwa westsound snohomish apple careernortheast capitalregion tacoma careersouthwest southcentralwa midcolumbia
NORTHWEST STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Math Anywhere
The NW Washington STEM Network expanded the resources of Math Anywhere, a community-based project that uses games and activities to build positive math experiences. To support this project, the Network created five professional development training videos, delivering an early math curriculum to teachers locally, also available to educators across the state.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity.
×
WEST SOUND STEM NETWORK
program highlight: STEM Café
The West Sound STEM Network offered over ten professional development opportunities for teachers through their STEM Café series. Many of the sessions focused on informing teachers about career pathways available for students, such as healthcare, energy, construction, and cybersecurity.
×
Snohomish STEM Network
Program highlight: Spring Into STEM
The Snohomish STEM Network hosted Spring Into STEM, a three-day learning event held in libraries, museums and other community spaces across the county. Over 1,000 children, ages 3 to 8, engaged in STEM activities designed to teach problem-solving skills and celebrate creativity
×
APPLE STEM NETWORK
program highlight: Early Learning Institute at 2022 NCESD STEM Summit
The Apple STEM Network hosted an Early Learning Institute at the 2022 North Central Educational Service District STEM Summit in August. Over 500 educators from formal, informal, and caregiver communities attended 17 early learning sessions, including a keynote address on the importance of play in early math. Sessions were conducted in Spanish and English over three days.
×
CAREER CONNECT NORTHEAST
Career connected learning website
Career Connect Northeast launched a website for students, educators, families, and business partners that highlights regional STEM education and employment. The website includes an events page where local partners share career-focused learning opportunities for students in high-demand industries like aerospace, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
×
TACOMA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Zeno Math
The Tacoma STEAM Network, in partnership with Zeno Math, engaged four classrooms (approximately 120 kids) in a three-month series of math-based games. The Network also hosted its first in-person Math Family Party, giving families the opportunity to engage in math activities in an open and playful environment.
×
CAPITAL STEM ALLIANCE
Program highlight: Early Math Partnership with Timberland Regional Libraries
The Capital STEM Alliance partnered with Timberland Regional Libraries to provide early math resources for 370 caregivers to young children in rural and underserved communities. The Network also partnered with WestEd Research to collect data on how the materials were used, which will help determine progress on students’ math readiness scores.
×
South Central Washington STEM Network
Program highlight: Live Here, Work Here
The South Central Washington STEM Network produced Live Here, Work Here, a video series for middle and high school students highlighting regional career pathways. The series showcased a diverse representation of professionals who reflect the demographics of the community’s youth. The first six videos in this series, featuring local businesses and organizations, were created by interns from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.
×
CAREER CONNECT SOUTHWEST
Program highlight : Career pathways tools
Career Connect Southwest developed five career pathway work groups and tools to bring together counselors, teachers, families, and students as they navigate career pathways. These tools focus on course work, dual credit, and career exploration and prep activities that help students earn the credentials for family-sustaining careers.
×
MID-COLUMBIA STEM NETWORK
Program highlight: Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus
The Mid-Columbia STEM Network continued to connect K-12 education and career pathways through the Mid-Columbia STEM Nexus initiative. The Initiative provided professional development opportunities for teachers as well as summer camps and STEM curriculum for students, with a focus on underrepresented students from rural communities.
×
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2022 REGIONAL NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS

Washington STEM convenes, invests in, and works alongside a network of regional partners that harness and employ STEM education best practices as well as collectively work to create well-lit pathways to education opportunities post-high school. These 10 networks are made up of educators, business, and community leaders and provide access to the best STEM education, opportunities, and careers in their regions.
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2022 FINANCIALS

FUNCTIONAL
EXPENSE BY
PERCENTAGE

78%

Programs

14%

Management & General Services

8%

Fundraising

REVENUE
SOURCES
(ACCRUAL BASIS)

10%

Corporate

29%

Foundation

7%

Individual

38%

earned revenue

4%

employee retention credit

12%

fiscal sponsorships

0%

interest income